![Smoke tree panicles in the sky](Cotinus_panicles.jpg)
Smoke tree panicles in the sky |
Smoke trees are a
beautiful ornamental addition to a garden with wispy smoky
appearance due to the flower panicles in early summer and a
brilliant range of fall colors that outlast most other trees
going into October and November.
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![Wet panicles of a smoke tree after a light rain](Cotinus_Obovatus_Panicle.jpg)
Wet panicles of a smoke tree
after a light rain |
![Smoke tree in full burst of smoke in late June](American_Smoke_tree.jpg)
Smoke tree in full burst of smoke in late June
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Smoke trees grow well in relatively dry, poor condition
soil which adds to fall colors and keeps plant from growing very large. |
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The flowers bloom in clusters in
large open panicles that have the appearance of smoke rising from the bush from
a distance giving the plant it's name. |
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![Pinkish puffs of smoke from a smoke tree](smoketrees.jpg)
Pinkish puffs of smoke from a smoke tree |
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