Cotinus coggygria (Smokebush)
Color Name: Winecraft Black®
In spring, Winecraft Black round leaves emerge rich purple but as summer's heat comes on, they turn a deep near-black tone and finally light up in an array of reds and oranges in fall. In early summer, large, soft panicles of bloom appear that become the misty "smoke" making this such a popular landscape plant. Unlike other smokebush, it naturally has a rounded, dwarf habit which means that finally, every landscape has room for this unique plant.
Growing Tips: May be grown as a shrub or small tree. Though its flowers contribute significant interest, many gardeners grow it solely as a foliage plant.
Soil: Cotinus is not finicky about soil and can grow in any well-drained site. Tolerates dry conditions well.
Pruning: Though cotinus tolerates pruning well, it typically needs little regular pruning. Cut selectively as needed. Cutting back severely can result in the growth of much, much taller stems. Note that Cotinus blooms on old wood, so spring pruning will remove flowers for the year. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless removing them entirely.
Uses: Specimen plant; mixed borders; foundation planting; hedge.
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.
In spring, Winecraft Black round leaves emerge rich purple but as summer's heat comes on, they turn a deep near-black tone and finally light up in an array of reds and oranges in fall. In early summer, large, soft panicles of bloom appear that become the misty "smoke" making this such a popular landscape plant. Unlike other smokebush, it naturally has a rounded, dwarf habit which means that finally, every landscape has room for this unique plant.
Growing Tips: May be grown as a shrub or small tree. Though its flowers contribute significant interest, many gardeners grow it solely as a foliage plant.
Soil: Cotinus is not finicky about soil and can grow in any well-drained site. Tolerates dry conditions well.
Pruning: Though cotinus tolerates pruning well, it typically needs little regular pruning. Cut selectively as needed. Cutting back severely can result in the growth of much, much taller stems. Note that Cotinus blooms on old wood, so spring pruning will remove flowers for the year. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless removing them entirely.
Uses: Specimen plant; mixed borders; foundation planting; hedge.
Photo courtesy of Proven Winners.
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Flower Color: Purple/Pink Shades Foliage Color: Purple/Black Shades
Height: 4 to 6 Feet Spread: 4 to 6 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
Border Colorful Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy to Grow Fall Interest Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant
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Critter Resistance
Deer
Rabbit
