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COTINUS coggygria 'Flame'

Commonly known as Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree

Large green leaves which turn brilliant orange-red
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Oval, light green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning brilliant orange-red in autumn.
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Vigorous, bushy shrub or small tree.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

COTINUS coggygria 'Flame'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Susceptible to Verticillium wilt.
    Place of origin
    Southern Europe to central China
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Inconspicuous flowers in filamentous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • 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
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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Cotinus - Growing Guide
6m (20ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
 

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