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Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet'
Also Known As
- Black Velvet Smokebush
Plant type
tree, shrub
size
- H: 10'-15'
- W: 10'-15'
planting zones
- 4b-9b
Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet' plant details
Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with burgundy foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet'
- Plant type: shrub or tree
- Plant family: anacardiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous burgundy
- Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet'
- USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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How to Grow Cotinus coggygria 'Black Velvet'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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
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
Scientific Name: Cotinus coggygria 'SMNCCPP3'
aka Cotinus coggygria The Velvet Fog™, The Velvet Fog® Smokebush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 5'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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
aka American Smoke Tree, Smoke Bush
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 20'-30'
Width: 15'-20'
- sun
- drought tolerant
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