Trimming cotinus

Question

I would love a Royal Purple Cotinus shrub as a hedge. Pruning advice differs from one ‘expert’ to another. I would like to keep it to a height of no more than 5′. Is this possible, and if so how do I do it?

Answer 1

This article tells you how to keep it trimmed to bush size:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/pruning-smoke-trees.htm