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“Fire Wise” plants are not fireproof. These plants, when maintained properly, have a higher fire resistance reducing fire danger. This list is built on the recommendations of local governments and the Diablo Firesafe Council
Purple Supreme Purple Smokebush
Cotinus coggygria 'Purple Supreme'
Height: 15 feet
Spread: 15 feet
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 4b
Other Names: Smoketree
Description:
Beautiful burgundy leaves and billowy puffs of pink 'smoke' cover this small tree for a truly unusual and breathtaking effect; will stop you dead in your tracks to take another look; brilliant red fall color
Ornamental Features
Purple Supreme Purple Smokebush features airy panicles of yellow flowers with pink stalks at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has attractive deep purple foliage with hints of pink. The round leaves are highly ornamental and turn an outstanding brick red in the fall.
Landscape Attributes
Purple Supreme Purple Smokebush is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.
This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Purple Supreme Purple Smokebush is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Hedges/Screening
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Purple Supreme Purple Smokebush will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
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