Royal Purple Smokebush vs Flame Amur Maple - TreeTime.ca

Royal Purple Smokebush vs Flame Amur Maple

Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple

Acer ginnala Flame

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Royal Purple Smokebush
Flame Amur 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.

A selection of the Amur Maple, the Flame Amur Maple has a brilliant red fall color. The leaves emerge bright green and turn a fiery red in autumn. The seeds on the Flame Amur maple are also a pleasant red color, adding color interest to your yard or garden.

Royal Purple Smokebush Quick Facts

Flame Amur Maple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: Purple and scarlet red
Fall colour: bright red
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low