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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 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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HardinessFully hardy
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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.
RHS group 1
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
SPARTIUM junceum
Spanish broom, Weaver's broom
Available from £14.50
BUPLEURUM fruticosum
Shrubby hare's ear
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
Small
Gift-wrapping available
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
Small
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
Small
Gift-wrapping available
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 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
Small
Gift-wrapping available
COTINUS coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Purple smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
striking deep purple foliage
Gift-wrapping available
COTINUS coggygria 'Rubrifolius'
Purple smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
purplish foliage
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
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 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
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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