How to Grow Royal Purple Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Your complete guide to growing Royal Purple Smoke Tree.
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Companion Plants for Royal Purple Smoke Tree
✓ Good companions
Similar soil preferences and creates layered texture with spiny protection
Drought-tolerant perennial that provides bright contrast to purple foliage
Shares water-wise needs and attracts beneficial insects while deterring pests
Complementary evergreen structure and similar low-water requirements
Thrives in similar dry conditions and repels pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Provides textural contrast and thrives in well-draining soil conditions
Shares drought tolerance and provides complementary blue-purple blooms
Excellent groundcover for dry conditions and adds late-season color
✗ Keep away from
Needs acidic, moist soil conditions that conflict with smoke tree's alkaline preferences
Produces juglone which can inhibit growth and cause leaf yellowing
Requires consistent moisture and shade, competing needs with smoke tree's preferences
