Cotinus Coggygria – Smoke Bush make really great Bonsai trees. They come in different colors: green, yellow, purple and other newer varieties. They are called smoke because of the pillowy feathery flowers held above the bush. Very cool indeed.

Cotinus Coggygria – Purple Smoke Bush Bonsai

The following tree belongs to the Denver Botanic Gardens and is styled in a “Clump” form. Its more wide then tall and is very nice. Its is a green form of the species.