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COTINUS
Commonly known as Smoke bush, Smoketree
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.
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Deciduous
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Tall Shrub
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Tree
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowThe smoky haze of soft flower plumes in summer give the plant its common name. Cutting stems back hard to within 2-3 buds of the base in early spring produces larger leaves.Place of originMediterranean to China, southern USA.
Buy Varieties of COTINUS
COTINUS coggygria
green leaves with attractive autumn colouring
COTINUS coggygria 'Flame'
large green leaves which turn brilliant orange-red
COTINUS coggygria Flamissimo
(syn. 'Mincofla20'PBR). Purple-green leaves changing to spectacular autumn hues of orange, red and yellow. Compact, neat growth habit.
COTINUS coggygria 'Golden Lady'
bright golden leaves with good autumn colour when leaves turn orange..
COTINUS coggygria 'Golden Spirit'
attractive yellow foliage all through the summer followed by beautiful red and orange shades in the autumn
COTINUS coggygria 'Lilla'
compact habit with red-purple leaves and panicles of fluffy pink flowers
COTINUS coggygria 'Old Fashioned'
upright habit with blue-green leaves tinted purple-pink when young. Plumes of yellow-green flowers in late spring, early summer
COTINUS coggygria 'Royal Purple'
striking deep purple foliage
COTINUS coggygria 'Smokey Joe'
fresh green foliage and large intense pink 'smoke' flowers
COTINUS coggygria 'Young Lady'
outstandingly large silky flowers with a tinge of pink in summer
COTINUS 'Grace'
large soft purplish leaves turning scarlet in autumn and large purplish flower clusters