Purple Smoketree (Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus')

You will get 16 seeds of Cotinus coggygria 'Purpureus' , PURPLE SMOKETREE for planting.

The 'Purpureus' Purple Smoketree is a visually striking shrub native to southern Europe, central Asia, and the Himalayas. It features rounded oval leaves that start off purple and fade to dark green, as well as large panicles of dark pink flowers that transform into feathery plumes. This versatile tree can be used as a specimen tree, accent in a shrub border, or displayed on a patio, and its stunning autumn colors make it a standout choice for any garden.

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 12 hours; or small numbers of seed , file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: Stored seed, warm stratify for 60 to 90 days (60F), cold stratify for 150 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed