COTINUS
COTINUS
Commonly known as Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
All flower JUL-SEPT
Attractive billowy, smokey plumes in late summer and a good, variable autumn colour are the attractive features of this large shrub.
Genus of 5 species of deciduous trees and shrubs from rocky habitats from the Mediterranean region to China and southern USA.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to Verticillium wilt. Powdery mildew may affect purple-leaved varieties. -
Place of origin
Southern Europe to central China -
Deciduous
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Height
5m (15ft) -
Spread
5m (15ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
For best colour. -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size5m (15ft)
5m (15ft)
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Cotinus - Growing Guide
