Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Cotinus coggygria
Last Review
Features
Tiny flowers held in large, loose, fuzzy clusters in early summer; fruits are small and inconspicuous, but the stalks of the fruit clusters are covered with hairs and give the plant a 'smoky' appearance; leaves are blue green (other colors available on select cultivars); autumn color is a mild yellow-orange at best.
Culture
Full sun; prefers a moist, well-drained soil, but can tolerate dryness; tolerates alkaline soil.
Notes
For cultivars with colored foliage, prune heavily to promote vigorous young stems that will produce vibrantly colored foliage.
Plant Type
Mature Height
Can attain heights up to 15 feet.
Minimum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
12.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
10.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
12.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Upright, loose, open habit.
Native Regions, Text
Southern Europe to central China
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Images
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18836
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18837
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18838
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18839
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18840
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18841
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18842
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18843
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18844
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
378