COTINUS coggygria

Deciduous - oval, mid-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long, turning yellow to orange and red in autumn.

Height - 5m (16ft)

Spread - 5m (16ft)

Tall Shrub - or small tree. Panicles of small ovoid fruit follow the smoke-like plumes of flowers.

Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)

Full sun

Partial shade

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

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

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.

RHS group 1

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.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7 - for larger leaves

Seasonal Interest - Autumn -

Summer

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -

Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -