Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree)

American Smoke Tree is an outstanding large multi-trunk shrub or small tree with ornamental, flaking bark with bluish-green leaves that turn various shades of red and orange in the fall.  It blooms in the spring producing a profusion of fruit clusters that resemble pink clouds, hence the name. The flowers change from yellow to pink as they mature.

American Smoke Tree is a drought-tolerant and disease-resistant tree if not over-watered or over-fertilized. It appreciates being protected from the hot afternoon sun.

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Present in state

Present in county and native

Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state

Not present in state

Present and rare, native in county

Previously present, now extinct

Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)