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Questions and Answers: 2020

Question: Hi again folks! Hope everyone is doing well! I have a question...I've been trying to order a Purples Smoke tree, …

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    Hi again folks! Hope everyone is doing well! I have a question...I've been trying to order a Purples Smoke tree, from Farmer Seed and Nursery. This is the latest one they sent me...and it looks nothing at all like what I ordered. Can you possible identify for me what type of tree it is? I am in Harrison County, WV...but ordered this plant on line. I'd appreciate your assistance...this is the third attempt to get what I paid them for. Respectfully, Mark L. Barnett

    Answer

    Dear tke735, good morning. You appear to have photographed a species of Morus (mulberry). I can't identify which one without more information, but hopefully knowing the genus will allow you to start your study of this plant. It is certainly not Cotinus coggygria (smoke tree). Best wishes.