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Shrubs · MCH exam plant
Smokebush
Cotinus coggygria
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Shrub
Key ID features
Fluffy pink-purple flower plumes like smoke, purple-leaf cultivars
| Botanical name | Cotinus coggygria |
|---|---|
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus | Cotinus |
| Category | Shrubs |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4b–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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