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    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.

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    Plant Details
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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
      Oval leaves to 7cm (3in), turning red in autumn.
    • Panicles
      Inconspicuous flowers in filamentous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright, loose-spreading bush.
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Pruning group
      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.

      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.

      For larger leaves
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      To produce best colour.
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    Large green leaves which turn brilliant orange-red
     
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    (syn. 'Mincofla20'PBR). Purple-green leaves changing to spectacular autumn hues of orange, red and yellow. Compact, neat growth habit.
     
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    COTINUS coggygria 'Golden Lady'
    Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
    Bright golden leaves with good autumn colour when leaves turn orange..
     
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    £50.00
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    COTINUS coggygria 'Golden Spirit'
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    Attractive yellow foliage all through the summer followed by beautiful red and orange shades in the autumn
     
    2 to 3 Litre
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    COTINUS coggygria 'Lilla'
    Compact habit with red-purple leaves and panicles of fluffy pink flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
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    £50.00
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    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
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
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    COTINUS coggygria 'Royal Purple'
    Purple smoke bush, Venetian sumach
    Striking deep purple foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
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    COTINUS coggygria 'Smokey Joe'
    Fresh green foliage and large intense pink 'smoke' flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £16.50
    COTINUS coggygria 'Young Lady'
    Venetian sumach
    Outstandingly large silky flowers with a tinge of pink in summer
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
    COTINUS 'Grace'
    Large soft purplish leaves turning scarlet in autumn and large purplish flower clusters
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £16.50
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    £37.50

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