40 Seeds Smoke Tree Cotinus coggygria Ornamental Shrub

Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria) is a deciduous ornamental shrub grown for its distinctive feathery plumes that appear in summer, giving the plant a soft, smoke-like appearance. Its rounded green foliage and airy flower clusters make it a striking accent in mixed borders, cottage gardens, and landscape plantings.

The foliage shifts to vivid shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn, extending seasonal interest well beyond the plume display. This adaptable shrub works well as a specimen plant, in hedgerows, or as part of a wildlife-friendly garden. The dried plumes are also valued for floral arrangements.
Species: Cotinus coggygria
Variety: Common smoke tree
Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub
Plant_Habit: Upright, rounded, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates poor to average soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-8
Germination: Cold stratify 30-60 days; sow 1/8 inch deep
Sowing: Surface sow after stratification, keep moist
Spacing: 8-12 feet apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; prune in late winter for shape