Smoke Tree
Arbor Walk #75, TreeKeeper ID #2753
This small 10-15 foot Eurasian tree is best known for the show it puts on annually; smoke trees produce pink to purple hair-like strands that emerge from their flowers each summer, appearing to be a “smoke” that covers the tree. The ‘Ancot’ cultivar has been bred to produce golden-green leaves rather than the traditional green leaves. In fall this tree’s leaves can turn a variety of colors, from amber to scarlet to green. This cultivar grows best in well drained soils because it has a shallow root system. The Smoke Tree is mainly used for decorative purposes, and has no serious disease or insect threats.
| Common Name | Smoke Tree |
|---|---|
| Latin Name | Cotinus coggygria |
| Indigenous Name(s) | |
| Cultivar/Variety | ‘Ancot’ |
| Commercial Name | GOLDEN SPIRIT |