American Smoke Bush,Chittamwood. A broadly conical tree or shrub with oval pinkish bronze leaves when young, turning brilliant orange, red, and purple in autumn. Pinkish grey, plume-like inflorescences. Max Height 10m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Cotinus obovatus
A broadly conical tree or shrub with oval pinkish bronze leaves when young, turning brilliant orange, red, and purple in autumn. Pinkish grey, plume-like inflorescences.
Additional information
| Generic | Cotinus |
|---|---|
| Species | obovatus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | American Smoke Bush, Chittamwood |
| Flower Colour | pink, grey |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Spread | 8m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, bronze |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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