Velvet Cloak Smoke Tree

Variety is the key to an attractive garden and few types of plants are better for creating it than small trees. Large enough to be distinctive, but small enough you can plant several and achieve an interesting mix of species or varieties, they’re always a highly versatile addition. There’s a huge range to choose from as well, so it doesn’t matter what the soil and climate in your area are like or what your personal tastes are; you’ll find something that suits you perfectly. Some species have particularly high popularity, though, and one of these is the smoketree Cotinus coggygria. Easy to grow and the perfect size for most gardens, this tree is famous for the way its flowers fade and turn to puffs of pinkish strands, which give it a wonderful smoky appearance. The Velvet Cloak variety is an especially beautiful example of the smoketree and is guaranteed to add an extra touch of class to your garden.