Plants in genus cotinus
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' is a deciduous shrub known for its burgundy red leaves and airy, pinky-purple panicles that bloom from mid-summer to frost. It can grow up to 15 feet tall and prefers full sun to achieve its rich maroon foliage. This drought-tolerant plant can be pruned into a multi-stemmed tree form.
Cotinus coggygria 'Ancot'
Cotinus coggygria 'Ancot' is a deciduous shrub with chartreuse foliage that turns coral and orange in fall. It produces smokey white blossoms in summer and has a dense, multi-branched form, growing 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and is deer resistant.
Cotinus obovatus
Cotinus obovatus, also known as American Smoketree, features purple foliage with reddish-orange or yellow veins and puffs of purple smoke-like blooms. It grows 20-30 feet tall and wide, with fall foliage in shades of raspberry, orange, lemon, and lime. This tree attracts pollinators and provides wildlife shelter.
Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak'
Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak' is a deciduous shrub with dark purple foliage and mist-like smoky-purple flowers. It grows 8-12 feet tall and is drought-tolerant once established.
Cotinus coggygria 'Dusky Maiden'
Cotinus coggygria 'Dusky Maiden' is a compact, densely branched plant with red-violet foliage that deepens with sun exposure. It features dramatic airy plumes of purple blooms and is drought-tolerant once established. This plant is known for its astounding fall color and fast growth rate.
Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit'
Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' is a vibrant shrub with bright golden yellow leaves that transform into coral and red in the fall. It grows up to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide, producing smoky flower panicles in mid-summer. This plant prefers moist soil to prevent leaf scorch and adds year-round interest to gardens.
Cotinus coggygria 'Ncco1'
Cotinus coggygria 'Ncco1' is a dwarf deciduous shrub with plum purple spring leaves that turn deep almost-black in summer. It produces fluffy panicles of tiny blooms and displays vibrant fall foliage, thriving in full sun.