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Cotinus coggygria

Smokebush

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Information by: W-E plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This broadleaf deciduous shrub grows up to 5-10' tall, and 4-8' wide. It has a spreading loose habit. Leaves are oval shaped, small and green. Sometimes, they turn yellow, red or purple in fall. Flowers and seeds of this plant create a smoky appearance during summer. Morning dew on this plant during summer is attractive. This shrub does best in full sun with few soil requirements. Established plants are drought tolerant. Cut back old stems to the ground to encourage vigorous new growth.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.