Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) cut flower has fewer seedpods than the

has fewer seedpods than the species and its blooms are deep pink color

It comes as a single or multi-trunk and can grow to about 12-20 ft

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom color Pink

Eve’s Necklace requires well draining site

part shade Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Summer Mature height 4 ft Mature spread 6 ft Evergreen Yes Edible part(s) Young pads (nopalitos)

Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) cut flower has fewer seedpods than theAmerican 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