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Cotinus coggygria 'Red Spirit'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Large deciduous shrub with long erect branches. Fabulous rounded purple-grey leaves in spring turning to a rich colour of brilliant red-orange in autumn. Showy clusters of pink flowers in summer, giving the illusion of smoke. Hardy. Deciduous, great for dry sites. Sun or semi-shade. Wonderful for colour and contrast in the garden.

Genus

Cotinus

Species coggygria

Cultivar 'Red Spirit'

Common name

Smoke bush

Family name

Anacardiaceae

Place of origin

United States

DETAILS

Height

3 m

Width

2 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Deciduous

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types

Moisture

Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils

Exposure

Grows in sun or semi-shade / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Garden Style

Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical

Plant Type

Shrubs