COTINUS
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COTINUS
Commonly known as Purple 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. -
DeciduousOval leaves to 7cm (3in), turning red in autumn.
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PaniclesInconspicuous flowers in filamentous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, loose-spreading bush.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable 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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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
To produce best colour. -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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