Description
- This unusual tree or shrub has long-lasting flower clusters in the summer that look like the tree is smoking. Combined with a rock and some low ground cover, a Smoke tree can be an eye-catching. focal point.
- Smoke Trees can be grown as single trunk trees, or a multi-trunk trees or shrubs. You can choose from maroon or green foliage. The fall leaf color varies from bright red to wine color.
- Smoke trees require good drainage, full sun, and low water. They are well suited to "WaterWise" landscapes where they will gladly serve as a focal point. If your soil is soggy, plant on a mound or near a retaining wall where excess water can drain away. Smoke Trees grow fastest in well drained soil.
Smoke Tree in summer
Size
Height: 12 to 15 feet
Spread: 12 to 15 feet
Growth Rate: moderate
Irrigation needed: low water
Fall Color: bright red-wine
Flowers: "smoke"
Seeds/Fruit: inconspicuous
Planting Distances
Front of green utility box: 8 feet
Building or swimming pool: 4 feet
Fence, underground utilities: 3 feet
Paving: 2 feet
OK to plant under high voltage lines
Maroon Smoke Tree
Green leaf Smoke Tree
Smoke Tree leaves in summer
Fall foliage color on Smoke Tree