Cotinus obovatus

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Cotinus obovatus, commonly known as the American Smoke Tree or simply as Smoketree, is a small, deciduous tree grown for its colourful foliage. The foliage is blue-green and turns a mix of yellow, red, orange, and red as autumn progresses before falling as it grows to 5 m tall and the same wide. The spent flower clusters in summer are pink-purple and resemble a puff of smoke. Cotinus obovatus is commonly grown as a specimen or planted anywhere the vibrancy and beauty of this plant can be enjoyed.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Cotinus obovatus Details

Cotinus obovatus, commonly known as the American Smoke Tree or simply as Smoketree, is a small, deciduous tree grown for its colourful foliage. The foliage is blue-green and turns a mix of yellow, red, orange, and red as autumn progresses before falling. It gets its common name from the billowy hairs on spent flower clusters in summer which are pink-purple in summer and resemble a puff of smoke. It typically grows to 5 m tall and the same wide, performing best on a well-drained, sheltered site in full sun. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, and short periods of dry. Cotinus obovatus is commonly grown as a specimen or planted anywhere the vibrancy and beauty of this plant can be enjoyed.