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Today's bloom is Smoke Tree 'Velvet Cloak' (Cotinus coggygria)

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Bloom of the Day for May 28th, 2011:

Smoke Tree 'Velvet Cloak'
(Cotinus coggygria)

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Information:
Type of plant: Trees

Bloom color: Pink, Purple

Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 5a to Zone 8b

Height: 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m), 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing: 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m), 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

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9 members have or want this plant for trade.

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pixie62560 wrote:
Stunning!

PedricksCorner wrote:
Wow, that is SO cool!!

locakelly wrote:
Very cool! I love it!

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