Smokebush, Golden Spirit Smoketree

Cotinus coggygria

Shrubs

Description

This deciduous shrub, with vivid lime-green spring foliage, brightens to a brilliant yellow in summer, then turns orange-red to coral in the fall. Pruning to 2 inches tall in early spring will keep this a compact 5' X 5' shrub.

Botanical Name
Cotinus coggygria
Height
8-12'
Width
6-10'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun
Soil Type
Acidic Alkaline
Bloom Time
Fall
Bloom Colors
Orange
Zones
Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 7
Foliage Colors
Light Green Orange Red Yellow
Water Requirements
Moderate

Tags

Medium Growing Reflected Heat Tolerant