Deciduous shrub or small tree with purple leaves that emerge in summer and turn orange in fall. Fading pink-red flowers create purple puffs of "smoke". Grows with a rounded habit. Use as accent, hedge, border, or for mass planting in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 4‘-6′ tall, 4′-6’ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Low
- USDA Zone: 4a
- Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Fall Color, Deciduous, Long Bloom Season
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Tolerates a wide range of soils but prefers well drained soils with medium moisture. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring if bloom is desired. If bloom not desired, cut back far to encourage growth of vigorous new shoots with larger leaves. Apply an all-purpose fertilizer in spring.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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