Cotinus (Smoke Bush) #3
$39.99
Cotinus (Smoke Bush) is a deciduous ornamental shrub with airy summer flower plumes and bold foliage that turns brilliant red, orange, and burgundy in fall.
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Description
Cotinus (Smoke Bush) is a deciduous ornamental shrub or small tree known for its airy, smoke-like flower plumes that appear in early summer and its bold foliage color and exceptional fall display. Depending on cultivar, foliage may be green or deep purple in summer, transitioning to brilliant shades of orange, red, and burgundy in fall.
Smoke Bush develops a rounded, spreading habit and works beautifully as a specimen plant, focal point, or large shrub border. It is heat- and drought-tolerant once established, adaptable to a range of soils, and thrives in full sun, where foliage color and flowering are most intense.
Care Instructions:
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Deciduous shrub or small tree (leaves drop in winter)
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Prefers full sun for best color and flowering
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Plant in well-drained soil
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Moderate watering until established; drought-tolerant once mature
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Prune in late winter or early spring if shaping or size control is desired
Key Features:
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Deciduous shrub or small tree with rounded habit
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Smoke-like summer flower plumes
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Green or purple summer foliage depending on cultivar
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Spectacular fall color in shades of red, orange, and burgundy
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Excellent specimen or focal plant
