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Cotinus
Large deciduous shrub with long erect branches. Fabulous large smooth rounded green leaves appear in spring and summer. Beautiful red-orange autumn colours. Occasionally it has fawn-pink flowers in summer. Hardy. Deciduous, great for dry sites. Sun or semi-shade.
Genus
Cotinus
Species
Cultivar
Common name
American Smokewood
Family name
Anacardiaceae
Place of origin
North American
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.
Enthusiast / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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