Dusky Maiden Smokebush is a smokebush with an upright, rounded outline and a clear job in the landscape. A practical rule for Dusky Maiden Smokebush: Prune selectively if you want a small-tree outline, or leave the branching loose for the classic smokebush effect. Use Dusky Maiden Smokebush as a specimen, large mixed border, or informal screen. Cache Valley gardeners can find Dusky Maiden Smokebush at The Greenhouse Nursery in Logan, UT.
Cotinus cog. Dusky Maiden (Dusky Maiden Smokebush)
Mature Height: 8-10 feet
Mature Width: 8-10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate, growing about 12-24 inches annually.
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Light Needs: Full sun for the strongest foliage color.
Water Needs: Low to moderate. Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates drought once established.
Flower Color: Airy pink to tan plumes
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
Fall Color: Orange-red to purple




