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American Smoke TreeAmerican Smoke Tree
American Smoke Tree fall foliage American Smoke Tree fall foliage
American Smoke Tree flowerAmerican Smoke Tree flower
American Smoke Tree
American Smoke Tree fall foliage
American Smoke Tree flower
$58.00
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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

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