Smoke Tree
Smoke trees (Cotinus) are small trees or shrubs with airy, plume-like flowers that resemble smoke. There are multiple species of smoke trees, including the American smoke tree (Cotinus obovatus) and the Eurasian smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria).
Appearance
Leaves: The leaves of both species are deciduous and have short stalks. The American smoke tree has rounded leaves that turn colors in the fall. The Eurasian smoke tree has oval leaves.
Flowers: The flowers of both species are held on airy stalks and have many filaments that make them look like smoke.
Bark: The bark of the American smoke tree is gray-brown and scaly.
Growing conditions
Soil: Smoke trees prefer well-drained soil.
Light: Smoke trees prefer full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
Water: Established smoke trees should not be over-watered.
Uses
Smoke trees can be used as accent plants, in masses, or planted in rows as hedges.
Smoke trees are drought tolerant and attract butterflies.
Propagation
Smoke trees can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or layering.
Smoke trees (Cotinus) are small trees or shrubs with airy, plume-like flowers that resemble smoke. There are multiple species of smoke trees, including the American smoke tree (Cotinus obovatus) and the Eurasian smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria).
Appearance
Leaves: The leaves of both species are deciduous and have short stalks. The American smoke tree has rounded leaves that turn colors in the fall. The Eurasian smoke tree has oval leaves.
Flowers: The flowers of both species are held on airy stalks and have many filaments that make them look like smoke.
Bark: The bark of the American smoke tree is gray-brown and scaly.
Growing conditions
Soil: Smoke trees prefer well-drained soil.
Light: Smoke trees prefer full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
Water: Established smoke trees should not be over-watered.
Uses
Smoke trees can be used as accent plants, in masses, or planted in rows as hedges.
Smoke trees are drought tolerant and attract butterflies.
Propagation
Smoke trees can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or layering.
Smoke trees (Cotinus) are small trees or shrubs with airy, plume-like flowers that resemble smoke. There are multiple species of smoke trees, including the American smoke tree (Cotinus obovatus) and the Eurasian smoke tree (Cotinus coggygria).
Appearance
Leaves: The leaves of both species are deciduous and have short stalks. The American smoke tree has rounded leaves that turn colors in the fall. The Eurasian smoke tree has oval leaves.
Flowers: The flowers of both species are held on airy stalks and have many filaments that make them look like smoke.
Bark: The bark of the American smoke tree is gray-brown and scaly.
Growing conditions
Soil: Smoke trees prefer well-drained soil.
Light: Smoke trees prefer full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
Water: Established smoke trees should not be over-watered.
Uses
Smoke trees can be used as accent plants, in masses, or planted in rows as hedges.
Smoke trees are drought tolerant and attract butterflies.
Propagation
Smoke trees can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or layering.