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    Cotinus coggygria [green]

    Also Known As

    • Cotinus coggygria 'Green'
    • Green Smoke Bush
    • Green Smoke Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Cotinus coggygria [green] plant details

    Cotinus coggygria [green] is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge followed by brown and pink fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotinus coggygria [green]

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: anacardiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotinus coggygria [green]

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A seedling, this may have smoke colored anywhere between pink and grey. Wonderful varied fall color. Zone 4.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Gardening facts about Cotinus coggygria [green] plant

    How to Grow Cotinus coggygria [green]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • pink
      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Cotinus coggygria Golden Spirit™ PP13082

    Scientific Name: Cotinus coggygria 'Ancot'

    aka Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit', Smoke Bush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotinus coggygria Golden Spirit™ PP13082 foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Cotinus 'Grace'

    aka Cotinus coggygria 'Grace', Cotinus coggygria x obovatus 'Grace', Cotinus x 'Grace', Grace Smoke Bush

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotinus 'Grace' foliage, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady'

    aka Rhus cotinus 'Young Lady', Eurasian Smokebush, Smoke Bush, Smoke Bush, Venetian Sumach

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' landscape by Cistus Nursery
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    Cotinus obovatus

    aka American Smoke Tree, Smoke Bush

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotinus obovatus foliage by Lael's Moon Garden
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    Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

    aka Royal Purple Smoke Bush, Royal Purple Smoke Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'

    Width: 15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' by Danger Garden
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