Royal Purple Smokebush vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple - TreeTime.ca

Royal Purple Smokebush vs Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

Acer platanoides Prairie Splendor

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Royal Purple Smokebush
Prairie Splendor Norway Maple

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.

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple has stunning burgundy to purple foliage in every season. It is an attractive, ornamental shade tree. Bright yellow flowers form along the branches in early spring before the leaves,

It is relatively cold-hardy, but may need some protection to thrive in colder climates. With its large oval shape and dense foliage, the Prairie Splendor Norway Maple will make a great addition to your yard and provide shade once mature.

Royal Purple Smokebush Quick Facts

Prairie Splendor Norway Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: Purple and scarlet red
Fall colour: burgandy to purple
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none