How To Plant A Royal Purple Smoke Tree?

Plant this tree in spot that gets good drainage and allow soil to to dry after watering. The smoke tree thrives in full sun to part shade conditions in grow zones 5-9.

When Should I Prune This Tree?

Pruning should ideally be done in early spring before the new buds grow. Late winter is also a good to to trim back or do a hard prune and cut back to the ground if desired.

What Are Good Companion Plants For Smoke Trees?

Clematis and sedum groundcover do well planted in mixed gardens, or mass plantings with this tree.

Smoke trees will have the best leaf color with full sun, but it can grow well with some shade. It adapts well to a variety of well-draining soils, but prefers acidic soil. Water deeply twice weekly when newly planted to help the roots grow properly. Add 2 inches of mulch to help your new plants stay moist and the roots protected. Once established Smoke trees are drought tolerant. However, this shrub will perform best when watered once weekly during dry periods. Fertilize when planting and in early spring with a balanced, slow release fertilizer to give your shrub a boost. Prune after flowering for best results.

The Smokebush is deer resistant and rarely has problems with pests or disease.

The Purple Smoke Tree offers tons of planting options. Utilize this plant as a large shrub or a small tree in the landscape.  Accent your landscape just about anywhere!  With all that color and texture smoke trees make ideal focal points in your landscape. You will love the billowy blooms and purple foliage in a hedge or group planting.  Or just add one smokebush specimen to your yard or garden for a bold pop of color and flare!

For additional options, be sure to  browse our Dwarf Tree collection.