Robert Chokecherry vs Royal Purple Smokebush - TreeTime.ca

Robert Chokecherry vs Royal Purple Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

Prunus virginiana Robert

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Royal Purple Smokebush
Robert Chokecherry

Royal Purple Smokebush is an attractive and dramatic shrub. Mid-summer you'll notice feathery, purple-pink puffs of airy seed clusters that give the illusion of smoke. The contrast of these seed clusters against deep purple-red foliage will make Royal Purple Smokebush your new favorite shrub.

It is tolerant of clay soil, drought, and deer, making Royal Purple Smokebush a hardy addition to any yard. Try it in a hedge, shrub border, or as an accent shrub; regardless of how you use it, this shrub will be a head turner.

Developed in Barrhead, Alberta, the Robert Chokecherry produces very large berries (comparable to the size of grapes) with good yield.

The berries can be used for wine, jams, jellies and fresh picking, making it one of the sweeter chokecherries. Rich, red foliage make it a striking landscape addition.

Royal Purple Smokebush Quick Facts

Robert Chokecherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: Toxic to animals with segmented stomachs (horses, cattle, deer moose, etc.)
Foliage: red leaves
Fall colour: Purple and scarlet red
Fruit: large, black, grape sized
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no