Smoke Tree

Cotinus coggygria

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Low to average

🌡️ Temperature

25–90°F (-4–32°C)

🪏 Soil

Average to poor, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Once in spring — avoid over-fertilizing

🪴 Repotting

N/A — grown in landscape

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About Smoke Tree

Spectacular multi-season shrub or small tree with purple foliage and airy smoke-like flower plumes.

Care tips

  • Purple-leaved varieties hold color best in full sun
  • Prune hard in spring for larger leaves and less flowering
  • Very drought tolerant once established

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