Russian White Mulberry vs Royal Purple Smokebush - TreeTime.ca

Russian White Mulberry vs Royal Purple Smokebush

Morus alba tatarica

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

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Russian White Mulberry
Royal Purple Smokebush

Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

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.

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

Royal Purple Smokebush Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: Purple and scarlet red
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Flavor: light sweet taste
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low