Smoke Bush, Cotinus coggygria 'Cotsidh5' Velveteeny™ 3G

A compact, dwarf selection of the classic purple smoke bush, reaching a mature size of just 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Deep burgundy-purple oval leaves that provide rich color contrast in the landscape. Leaves transition into vibrant shades of rich red, orange, and purple before dropping for winter. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Evergreen/Deciduous:  Deciduous

Size: 3-4' Height x 3-4' Width

Habit: Rounded, multi-stem shrub

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Soil Type: Well draining, adaptable to various pH soils. Avoid boggy soils

Hardiness: Zone 4-8

Bloom: Feathery pink to grayish-mauve flower panicles in mid spring-mid summer

Fall Color: Rich red-orange/purple in autumn

Maintenance: Low care. Needs watering twice weekly in the first summer of planting.