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Also Known As

  • Corokia cotoneaster [Devil's Staircase]

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 7a-12

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Corokia cotoneaster 'Devil's Smoke' plant details

Corokia cotoneaster 'Devil's Smoke' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with black and chocolate foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Corokia cotoneaster 'Devil's Smoke'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: argophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen black and chocolate
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: contorted, goth garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Corokia cotoneaster 'Devil's Smoke'

USDA Zones: 7a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. The world needs another black-leaved plant! From seed collected from the wonderful Pukerau Nursery in NZ, we selected this particularly interesting clone. Wiry, silver-tinted stems give way to black, green-centered leaves on a densely contorting, divaricating shrub to about 6' eventually. From the Devil's Staircase formation near the tip of the South Island, it should be among the hardiest of the species, but who really cares cuz it looks dead anyways. USDA zone 7. Full sun for best color. By the way, cheery small yellow flowers in spring.

Gardening facts about Corokia cotoneaster 'Devil's Smoke' plant

How to Grow Corokia cotoneaster 'Devil's Smoke'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chocolate
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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