The Velvet Fog smoketree
Cotinus coggygria 'The Velvet Fog'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'The Velvet Fog' smoketree (Cotinus coggygria 'The Velvet Fog') is a shrub for borders, specimens, accents, and privacy screens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It grows at a rapid rate and has an erect habit. It is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies.
Pairs well with Blue Muffin arrowwood viburnum, Green Spice coral bells, and Royal fern.