Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) nativar Also known as Prairie Blazing

Also known as Prairie Blazing Star

and because it is short in the spring

It grows in well-draining soils in sun or light shade

airy rose-colored seedheads

Cotinus obovatus (American Smoke Tree) nativar Also known as Prairie BlazingAmerican 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