"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Native to Europe and China, smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria) is the most common species you will find at ...

In the green sameness of late summer, any plant with extra pizzazz stands out. Such is a spectacular shrub with chartreuse foliage that frames the entrance of the Children’s Garden at The Morton ...

One of my favorite drought-tolerant plants is the smoke bush (Cotinus coggygria). This wonderful bush is sometimes called smoketree. It is native to southern Europe and temperate parts of Asia. What ...

In our yard right now, there are three happy plants. These relatives all have a distinctive color of a very dark green hue. And, as the branches lengthen, a purple color sets into the sky. They are ...

Smoke Bush? The very name certainly does not conjure up thoughts of pleasure. You probably wrinkle up your nose at the thought of a smoke bush. To the contrary, the smoke bush has a wonderful odor – ...

Smoke bush, also known as smoketree, is a striking deciduous shrub or ornamental tree to add to your garden. The wispy pinkish hairs on the flower panicles, or clusters, give the effect of puffs of ...