Purple Smoke Tree Live Plant – 12–18" | Quart Pot | Purple-Red Foliage | Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree | Zones 4–8
Purple Smoke Tree Live Plant – 12–18" | Quart Pot | Purple-Red Foliage | Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree | Zones 4–8
Add dramatic color and unique seasonal texture to your outdoor landscape with this live Purple Smoke plant. This deciduous shrub or small tree is prized for its vibrant purple-red foliage in spring that deepens to rich plum-purple through summer and fall. During summer, airy smoke-like flower clusters add an eye-catching, soft texture to the landscape. This young plant arrives approximately 12–18 inches tall in a quart pot and is an excellent choice for garden borders, landscape beds, and ornamental outdoor plantings. During winter dormancy, it may arrive without leaves, which is a normal part of its seasonal growth cycle.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Purple Smoke plant
✔️ Height: approximately 12–18 inches
✔️ Shipped in a quart nursery pot
✔️ Deciduous shrub/small tree
✔️ Purple-red to plum-purple seasonal foliage
✔️ Airy smoke-like flower clusters when mature
✔️ Suitable for outdoor landscape planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Purple Smoke / Smoke Bush
Botanical Name: Cotinus
Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental shrub/small tree
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates dry and rocky conditions
Watering: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 10–15 feet
Mature Spread: Approximately 10–12 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–8
Container Friendly: Yes while young; best planted outdoors for mature growth
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Purple Smoke in well-draining soil with plenty of sunlight for the strongest foliage color. Water regularly while the plant establishes its roots, then gradually reduce watering as it becomes drought tolerant. A layer of mulch can help regulate soil moisture and temperature. If your plant arrives without leaves during winter, don't be concerned—this deciduous plant naturally enters dormancy and will produce new growth when conditions warm.