Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) cut flower dry to medium moisture

dry to medium moisture

handsome vase-shaped tree with a symmetrical crown

part shade Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Summer Mature height 4 ft Mature spread 6 ft Evergreen Yes Edible part(s) Young pads (nopalitos)

Wax Myrtle prefers moist

It comes as a single or multi-trunk and can grow to about 12-20 ft

Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) cut flower dry to medium moistureAmerican Smoke Tree is an outstanding large multi trunk shrub or small tree with ornamental, flaking bark with bluish green leaves that turn various shades of red and orange in the fall. It blooms in the spring producing a profusion of fruit clusters that resemble pink clouds, hence the name. The flowers change from yellow to pink as they mature. American Smoke Tree is a drought tolerant and disease resistant tree if not over watered or over