Cooke's Purple™ Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria 'Cooke's Purple'

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Plant Highlights

Cooke's Purple™ Smokebush highlights at a glance!

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Cotinus coggygria 'Cooke's Purple'
  • Growing Zones
    5, 6, 7, 8
  • Mature Height
    15 - 20 feet
  • Mature Spread
    15 - 20 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Moisture
    Moderate
  • Soil
    Well Drained
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Fall Color
    Red/Orange/Yellow/Purple
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    Early Spring
  • Bloom Period
    Summer
  • Fragrant
    Yes

Big and bold purple foliage and flowers, there's no need to settle with a boring or plain bush when you can have one that will start conversations and turn heads with ravishing color. The Cooke's Purple™ Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria 'Cooke's Purple') is a shrub that inspires the imagination and offers wonderful color and shape for a wide range of landscaping uses! Just one look at this bold shrub, and you'll understand why so many landscape artists love the Cooke's Purple™ Smoke Tree.

Whatever you call it, Smoketree or Smoke Bush, Cooke's Purple™ is known for its purple foliage with reddish-orange or yellow veins and glowing red undersides. These ovular leaves are leathery and keep their color in the heat of summer better than other varieties of this species. These thick leaves have the astonishing habit of holding themselves straight upward which adds additional structure to this shrub's vase-shaped form.

While the Cooke's Purple™ Smoke Tree's foliage is remarkable, so are its summer blooms. Its dainty flowers puff upward and outward in plumes of smoke-like clusters. These delightful blooms are bright red with hints of pink and violet and look like they were pulled from a Dr. Seuss book. These wonderful puffs have a pleasant floral scent that will greet you when you arrive home or wake up in the morning to step out for your morning paper!

Planting and Application:

This shrub makes a fantastic specimen near your front entry or beside your property line. The deep purples and reds of the Cooke's Purple™ Smoke Tree also make it a great plant as a privacy screen along the roadside or fence line. These unique purples pair well with bright greens and yellows and meld with other purple, maroon, and blue!

Tall enough to become incredible screening hedges and grow into a fantastic 15-20 feet in height and width. These multi-stemmed shrubs are large enough to become a prominent tree form with some training and pruning! You’ll create a fantastic focal point flowering tree that is doubly dramatic due to the unusual color and size combination!

Both shrub and tree-form Smoke Bushes are gorgeous front yard focal points and whimsical patio trees that cast light shade! Add to a mixed shrub border as both a shrub or tree form to create a pretty patchwork of texture and pop of color! Set your house apart from the rest with a tree-form Smoke Bush street tree!

  • Dramatic Purple Foliage
  • Large-Sized Shrub or Small Tree
  • Airy Mist-Like Flowers Persist
  • Incredible Focal Point or Specimen
  • Gorgeous Hedges, Screening & Prominent Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care:

The leaves are greener in shade, and a rich maroon red in full sun. Make the most of the stunning foliage. Select a planting location where it will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight. For best performance, plant your Cooke's Purple™ Smoke Tree in a well-drained area of your yard. It thrives in almost any soil type and prefers medium moisture.

These deciduous shrubs prefer good air circulation is another important consideration. Please don't plant too close to buildings, fences or walls. Allow this shrub to reach its full glory and prune, trim or train them in the early spring only. Plan for the full mature height and width for the best effect. Apply a 3-inch layer of wood chip mulch around the plant to keep the root system cool and moist. Pull the mulch back from around the woody stems by at least 6 inches.

  • Full Sun Is Best
  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Moderate Moisture Needs
  • Prune In Early Spring
  • Deer Resistant Throughout USDA 5 to 8

Richly colored purple foliage and whimsical puffs of red flowers: the Cooke's Purple™ Smoke Bush is a spectacular addition to your yard for bold color and great shape! Don't miss out on your opportunity to plant a statement piece in your landscape, buy one today at Nature Hills Nursery!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Smoke Bush and a Smoke Tree?

  • They’re the same plant! Smoke Tree refers to the tree form, while Smoke Bush usually means the multi-stemmed shrub. Both are Cotinus coggygria.

How big does the Cooke's Purple™ Smoke Bush get?

  • It typically reaches 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, depending on pruning and sun exposure.

Does the Cooke's Purple™ Smoke Bush lose its leaves in winter?

  • Yes, it’s deciduous and drops its leaves in fall, but the bare branches add winter interest.

Is the Cooke's Purple™ Smoke Bush deer-resistant?

  • Yes, it’s generally not favored by deer, making it a great choice for deer-prone areas.

When is the best time to prune a Smoke Bush?

  • Early spring, before new growth appears, is ideal for shaping or rejuvenation pruning.

Customer Reviews

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Sara
Smoke Tree

Tree arrived in excellant condition. It's in a large pot till I figure out where I'm going to plant it. It is very happy, with lots of leaves.

Hello Sara,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Smoke Tree! We’re delighted to hear it arrived in excellent condition and is thriving in its pot. Taking time to find the perfect spot is a smart approach, and it sounds like your tree is settling in beautifully with all those lush leaves. When you’re ready to plant it, remember Smoke Trees prefer well-drained soil and full sun for the best growth—and if you’d like, we have detailed planting and care guides available on our website to support you every step of the way.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any personalized tips or have further questions as your tree grows. We’re here to help!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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Michael
Cotinus Cooke's Purple

Tree arrived Very Fast. Excellent condition with good structure. Very tall. I am liking Nature Hills more and more!

Hello Michael,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your Cotinus Cooke's Purple tree arrived quickly and in excellent condition. It’s great to know that its tall structure is exactly what you were hoping for. Your growing appreciation for Nature Hills truly means a lot to us!

If you ever need tips on caring for your Cotinus membranaceus to keep it thriving, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We also offer a variety of planting guides on our website, tailored specifically for trees like yours. We’re here to support your gardening journey every step of the way!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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