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COTINUS coggygria 'Golden Spirit'
Commonly known as Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree
Attractive yellow foliage all through the summer followed by beautiful red and orange shades in the autumn
£16.50 each
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Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
Southern Europe to central China -
DeciduousIntense, translucent gold leaves in sites with plenty of sun.
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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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Gold
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Entire
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tall ShrubSmoke-like plumes of green flowers in summer.
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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 - 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) -
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
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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