Dappled Willow vs Royal Purple Smokebush - TreeTime.ca

Dappled Willow vs Royal Purple Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

Salix integra Hakuro-Nishiki

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Royal Purple Smokebush
Dappled Willow

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.

Dappled Willow is a small, cold hardy shrub with unusual beauty. Its leaves are pink in spring, maturing into variegated shades of pink, white and green. After losing their leaves in autumn, the stems maintain a rich red color throughout the winter. For a splash of color, try Dappled Willow on its own or as a hedge.

Royal Purple Smokebush Quick Facts

Dappled Willow Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: yes
Fall colour: Purple and scarlet red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low