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Purple smoke tree
I am considering planting a Purple Smoke tree and was wondering if anyone
had any experiences with them. Any pros or cons? TIA zone 7, Central NC |
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"ande" wrote:
I am considering planting a Purple Smoke tree and was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them. Any pros or cons? TIA zone 7, Central NC Species name please: the one I'm thinking of would die at the first hard frost. Tsu -- To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. - Jules Henri Poincaré |
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I'm assuming cotinus, which is very hardy - but I'm not sure how it would
handle the heat and humidity of a north Carolina summer. "Tsu Dho Nimh" wrote in message ... "ande" wrote: I am considering planting a Purple Smoke tree and was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them. Any pros or cons? TIA zone 7, Central NC Species name please: the one I'm thinking of would die at the first hard frost. Tsu -- To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. - Jules Henri Poincaré |
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Cotinus Cog. Atropurpurea is the most common species I have seen. Although
I have not purchased a tree or made a decision yet so I can't say what species I may end up with at that time. I was just wondering if anyone had experience with them (one growing in their yard). "Tsu Dho Nimh" wrote in message ... "ande" wrote: I am considering planting a Purple Smoke tree and was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them. Any pros or cons? TIA zone 7, Central NC Species name please: the one I'm thinking of would die at the first hard frost. Tsu -- To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. - Jules Henri Poincaré |
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On Wed, 16 Apr 2003 20:28:49 -0700, Tsu Dho Nimh wrote:
"ande" wrote: I am considering planting a Purple Smoke tree and was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them. Any pros or cons? TIA zone 7, Central NC Species name please: the one I'm thinking of would die at the first hard frost. Tsu Which species would die at first hard frost? |
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ande wrote: Cotinus Cog. Atropurpurea is the most common species I have seen. Although I have not purchased a tree or made a decision yet so I can't say what species I may end up with at that time. I was just wondering if anyone had experience with them (one growing in their yard). They are pretty easy to grow and require minimal care. They are native to Southern Europe into China, so I would assume they will tolerate a reasonable amount of heat and humidity without problems. Dirr makes no special note of problems with southern climates. They are drought tolerant once established. I am unfamiliar with a cultivar by the name of 'Atropurpurea', but 'Purpureus' has only green foliage with pink/purple blushed inflorescense. There are superior purple-leafed forms readily available, like 'Royal Purple' or 'Velvet Cloak' BTW, they are generally considered to be more of a shrub than a tree as ultimate height is only in the 10-15' range and they typically are multistemmed or very low branching. pam - gardengal |
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I am considering planting a Purple Smoke tree and was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them. Any pros or cons? TIA zone 7, Central NC Species name please: the one I'm thinking of would die at the first hard frost. Tsu Which species would die at first hard frost? My Mom & I both have Purple Smoke Bushes, (don't ask me for the scientific name} she's had hers for 20yrs. I've had mine for 10yrs. We live in Zone 5 (Michigan) and there is not a problem with frost, snow, or freezing temps. Sue Zone 5 (Mi.) |
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Thanks Pam! That answers alot of my questions.
"Pam" wrote in message ... ande wrote: Cotinus Cog. Atropurpurea is the most common species I have seen. Although I have not purchased a tree or made a decision yet so I can't say what species I may end up with at that time. I was just wondering if anyone had experience with them (one growing in their yard). They are pretty easy to grow and require minimal care. They are native to Southern Europe into China, so I would assume they will tolerate a reasonable amount of heat and humidity without problems. Dirr makes no special note of problems with southern climates. They are drought tolerant once established. I am unfamiliar with a cultivar by the name of 'Atropurpurea', but 'Purpureus' has only green foliage with pink/purple blushed inflorescense. There are superior purple-leafed forms readily available, like 'Royal Purple' or 'Velvet Cloak' BTW, they are generally considered to be more of a shrub than a tree as ultimate height is only in the 10-15' range and they typically are multistemmed or very low branching. pam - gardengal |
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Thanks Sue!
"SAS567" wrote in message ... I am considering planting a Purple Smoke tree and was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them. Any pros or cons? TIA zone 7, Central NC Species name please: the one I'm thinking of would die at the first hard frost. Tsu Which species would die at first hard frost? My Mom & I both have Purple Smoke Bushes, (don't ask me for the scientific name} she's had hers for 20yrs. I've had mine for 10yrs. We live in Zone 5 (Michigan) and there is not a problem with frost, snow, or freezing temps. Sue Zone 5 (Mi.) |
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