Smoke Trees

Uses:

  • Wildlife Plantings
  • Specimen or Focal Point
  • Border Plant

Features:

  • Foliage Interest
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fall Color
  • Attracts Pollinators

Sunlight:

  • Partial Shade to Full Sun
  • At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight

Growing Zones:

Smoke Tree Care

Smoke trees, also known as Cotinus spp., are small trees or large shrubs that feature incredible foliage. The foliage color ranges from chartreuse to deep purples and oranges. Smoke trees bloom in spring and leave billowy hairs that resemble smoke puffs through the summer. In the fall, these gorgeous shrubs can turn vibrant colors of red, yellow, and orange. Some gardeners choose to forgo flowering and cut these shrubs back hard in the spring, resulting in larger, more vibrant foliage.