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    COTINUS 'Grace'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    COTINUS 'Grace'

    Commonly known as Smoke bush, Venetian sumach, Wig tree

    Large soft purplish leaves turning scarlet in autumn and large purplish flower clusters
     
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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, purple leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning brilliant translucent red in autumn.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Panicles
      Inconspicuous flowers in filamentous panicles to 15cm (6in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
    • Entire
    • Height
      6m (20ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Vigorous shrub or small tree.
    • 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
    • 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      To produce best colour.
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      		 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
      		  
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