Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) nativar Variegated Fritillary butterfly Edible part(s)

Variegated Fritillary butterfly Edible part(s) Fruit

bees Edible part(s) Berries Notes Native bee friendly

Range Caterpillar Moth

airy rose-colored seedheads

as a low border

Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) nativar Variegated Fritillary butterfly Edible part(s)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