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COTINUS coggygria
Commonly known as Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
Green leaves with attractive autumn colouring
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DeciduousOval, mid-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long, turning yellow to orange and red in autumn.
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Height5m (16ft) -
Spread5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubOr small tree. Panicles of small ovoid fruit follow the smoke-like plumes of cream flowers.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
COTINUS coggygria
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesSusceptible to Verticillium wilt.
Place of originSouthern Europe to central China. -
Flower ShapePaniclesInconspicuous flowers in filamentous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Pruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree ShapeRounded to broadly spreading
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Cotinus - Growing Guide
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COTINUS coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Purple smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
Available from £16.50
COTINUS coggygria 'Smokey Joe'
Smoke bush, Smoketree
Available from £16.50
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Spanish broom, Weaver's broom
Available from £14.50
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Sweet pepper bush, Summersweet
Available from £16.50
Buy Varieties of COTINUS coggygria
COTINUS coggygria 'Flame'
Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
large green leaves which turn brilliant orange-red
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
COTINUS coggygria Flamissimo
Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
(syn. 'Mincofla20'PBR). Purple-green leaves changing to spectacular autumn hues of orange, red and yellow. Compact, neat growth habit.
Gift-wrapping available
£45.00
COTINUS coggygria 'Golden Lady'
Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
bright golden leaves with good autumn colour when leaves turn orange..
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50
COTINUS coggygria 'Golden Spirit'
Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
attractive yellow foliage all through the summer followed by beautiful red and orange shades in the autumn
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
COTINUS coggygria 'Lilla'
Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
compact habit with red-purple leaves and panicles of fluffy pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
COTINUS coggygria 'Old Fashioned'
Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
upright habit with blue-green leaves tinted purple-pink when young. Plumes of yellow-green flowers in late spring, early summer
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
COTINUS coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Purple smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
striking deep purple foliage
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
COTINUS coggygria 'Smokey Joe'
Smoke bush, Smoketree
fresh green foliage and large intense pink 'smoke' flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
COTINUS coggygria 'Young Lady'
Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
outstandingly large silky flowers with a tinge of pink in summer
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
Useful extras...
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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Only £7.50
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