Grow Me Instead
Smoke bush
Cotinus coggygria
About This Species
Grow me instead of Tamarisk
Smoke bush is a large deciduous tree growing to 4.5 m tall and wide. Tolerating a wide range of soils, smoke bush has unique round leaves in either green or deep purple with a whitish bloom and amazing, billowy “smoke” like flowers. Good shrub for fall colour as well with vibrant leaf colour ranging from oranges to purples to reds.
When selecting non-invasive plants for your garden, be sure to look for those that are suitable for your location, including moisture requirements, hardiness zone, and avoidance of known bear attractants among other factors.
Plant Special Features
Fire smart
Bear smart
Pollinator friendly
Moisture Requirements
Moist but well-drained conditions