Smoke tree, botanically known as Cotinus coggygria, does require some pruning to keep it in shape ... has colorful purple leaves (a favorite, 'Royal Purple' variety), beautiful fall foliage ...

If you wish to encourage a tree-like growth habit, prune away all but one central leader stem, and keep pruning away any ... The bush blooms with a showy purple, smoke-like visual effect in ...

Pruning needs ... which can be classified as a large shrub or small tree, is a standout. Its compact size and reddish-purple leaves lend welcome contrast to green landscapes, but its delicate ...

What’s yours? Q: The smoke tree I planted three years ago needs fairly constant pruning because the branches grow rapidly and droop down to within 3 to 4 feet from the sidewalk, where passersby ...

Avoid any who want to top the trees. --Marjorie Neal, OSU Master Gardener Q: The smoke tree I planted three years ago needs fairly constant pruning because the branches grow rapidly, droop down to ...

The indescribable purple color of the smoke tree was thus characterized by Ralph Cornell, the famous landscape architect and designer in 1938. For centuries, purple has been the color of kings.