Cotinus florilegii 'Alpha Pourpre'

Vernacular name: 
Les Jardins du Florilège Smoke Bush 'Alpha Purple'
Famille: 
Anacardiaceae

The variety 'Alpha purple' of the Smoke tree was born from a natural seedling in the gardens of the Florilège. In spring, the color of the leaves changes to purple, ocher, orange before becoming purple. In the fall, it is adorned with flamboyant red. Height from 2 to 3m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Leaf color

  • Orange
  • Cardinal red

Flower color

  • Cardinal red
  • Green

Sun exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Size

2 to 3m
1 to 2m

Ornamental interest

  • Foliage

Notable plant

  • In spring
  • In summer
  • In autumn

Type de sol

  • Neutral

Garden use

  • Massif
  • Park
  • Parterre

GENERAL DESCRIPTION