Cotinus (Noun)
Meaning
Smoke trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The smoked-like plumes of the cotinus 'Royal Purple' create a dramatic backdrop for the beautiful flowers in the garden.
- Several cotinus shrubs were carefully pruned in the fall to control their shape and maintain a neat appearance.
- In autumn, the cotinus foliage transforms into vibrant hues of orange and red, catching the eye of garden visitors.
- Garden designers often select the cotinus 'Young Lady' for its compact growth and stunning display of smoke-like flowers in summer.
- Effective in adding a pop of color to the landscape, the cotinus 'Gracilis' smoke tree was planted as a specimen tree in the garden.