Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' Cottage The Ginkgo biloba isn't just

The Ginkgo biloba isn't just an intregueing 'living fossil'

A vigorous

provides spring pollination and food for wildlife

In spring as the leaves emerge small red flowers can be seen turning into highly decorative red samaras as the crown reveals its bright yellow autumn colours

Avoid sites near cars/windows as sticky honeydew is dropped in late summer

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' Cottage The Ginkgo biloba isn't justThis colourful cultivar bears deep purple leaves which take on a lovely red tone in autumn. The tiny yellow flowers are at closer inspection quite attractive but it's the billowy hairs of spent flower stalks which turn smoky pink to purplish pink that give plant its classic appearance. Does well on all well drained soils as well as exposed sites. H5