American Smoke Tree
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Cotinus obovatus
The American smoke tree, scientifically known as Cotinus obovatus, is a deciduous and rounded tree native to Texas. It can grow to 20-30 feet tall and be a large, upright shrub. Despite its name, the smoke tree is not named after its tiny, insignificant, yellowish-green flowers that bloom in June. Instead, it gets its name from the billowy hairs that turn a smoky pink to purplish pink in summer, which are attached to elongated stalks on the spent flower clusters. This gives the tree a fluffy, hazy, smoke-like appearance. The species name refers to the bluish-green leaves shaped like an inverted egg. During the fall, the foliage turns various colors such as yellow, red, orange, and reddish-purple, producing some of the best fall colors among native American trees and shrubs.
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Height: 20’-30’
Spread 20’-30’
Bloom: May-June
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Southern United States
Deer Resistant: Yes
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
