Cotinus Royal Purple Patio Tree

Cotinus Royal Purple grows well in pots and containers and is the perfect small garden tree for brightening up patios, driveways and terraces, as well as flanking entrances.

Also known as smoke tree or smoke bush, cotinus royal purple are often grown as garden shrubs and bushes. However, trained into a patio tree shape, they make an excellent addition to any garden design. Patio trees provide height and structure to an outdoor space. The vivid foliage provides plenty of colour interest, especially in the summer and autumn months.

This deciduous patio tree boasts long-lasting ovate foliage from spring to autumn. In spring, terminal panicles of tiny pink flowers appear, creating a hazy effect – hence the common name smoke tree.

Smoke trees are hardy shade loving plants that tolerate whatever the British weather throws at them. They thrive in moist, well-draining soil and are happy in most soil types. Cotinus becomes drought tolerant as it matures. However, like all plants, pot-grown specimens do need to be watered more frequently. This patio tree tolerates partial shade but the vibrant colour, translucent foliage and smoky effect are best shown off in full sun.

Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.