Cotinus Coggygria Royal Purple ^Sale

Characteristics

• Height at maturity: 2–3 m

• Width at maturity: 1.5–2.5 m

• Growth habit: Vigorous, with erect and well-branched stems

• Growth rate: Medium

• Longevity: Over 20 years

Requirements

• Exposure: Full sun (for intense leaf color)

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils; tolerates poor soils

• Frost resistance: Up to -23°C (USDA zone 5–9)

• Drought resistance: Good, once established

• Pruning: Formative pruning can be done in spring to encourage foliage and density

Landscape uses:

• Ideal as a solitary plant, in perennial borders, or as a contrasting element in mixed gardens

• Suitable for informal or formal hedges

• Combines excellent with plants with green or silver foliage or yellow flowers

Additional benefits:

• Attractive to bees and pollinating insects

• Free from significant diseases or pests

• Tolerant of urban pollution – also suitable for urban gardens