Q.: I planted a Royal Purple Smoketree in May 1998. It was about three feet tall and I was hoping it would grow to a larger tree. It has leaves on it but is not very bushy. Is there something ...

New York State celebrates Arbor Day, the last Friday in April, by planting trees. The practice recalls a tradition that dates back to the 1870s, when, after settling on a treeless prairie in 1854 ...

The smoke bush has a number of fine cultivars, such as 'Royal Purple,' with maroon leaves, and 'Golden Spirit' with yellow leaves. It tolerates quite a bit of drought when established.

The ‘Royal Purple’ smoke tree is the most common variety but the lime green foliage of the ‘Golden Spirit’ smoke tree will also add a pop of color to a sunny garden bed.

Golden Spirit smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria ‘Ancot’) is a cultivar of European smoke tree. Smoke tree, or smokebush, is […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 52°F.

A smoke tree, a shrub with purple flowers and low water needs, is easy to grow in sunny San Luis Obispo County, California, gardens.

Smoke tree, botanically known as Cotinus coggygria, does require some pruning to keep it in shape and prevent it from becoming a shrub that can overtake the site where it is planted.

Some of the trees being given away are Ponderosa Pine, Royal Purple Smoke tree, and flowering dogwood. The trees can be picked up at 2802 E Rich Ave or the Community School at 1025 W Spofford. Tags ...

This plant goes by several names, but whether you call it smoke bush, smoke tree, Cotinus, or even cloud tree or wig tree, it’s an easy-to-grow, wonderful addition to the ...