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COTINUS coggygria 'Young Lady'
Commonly known as Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
Outstandingly large silky flowers with a tinge of pink in summer
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & DiseasesSusceptible to Verticillium wilt.
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Place of originGarden origin. Netherlands.
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DeciduousOval, green, shiny leaves to 7cm (3in), becoming orange-tinted in autumn.
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Panicles
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Height1.8m (5½ft)
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Spread1.8m (5½ft)
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size1.8m (5½ft)
1.8m (5½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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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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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade
Cotinus - Growing Guide
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