Smokebush 'Golden Spirit' 5 Gallon

Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit'

Smokebush is a family of shapely, rounded, small trees or large shrubs with attractive foliage colors of burgundy-red, purple, or bright yellow for three seasons of garden interest. In summer, feathery plumes of soft pink flowers look like puffs of smoke. 'Golden Spirit' emerges a fresh chartreuse in spring, matures to gold yellow in summer, and glows in shades of coral pink, red, and orange in fall. A beautiful specimen shrub that can be trained into a tree form or used as a colorful backdrop for perennials. Dwarf varieties are also being developed. Plant in well-drained to moist, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1" of water once a week the first year. Little pruning needed; shapes itself nicely. Remove dead branches or trunk suckers any time. To keep compact prune heavy in late winter/early spring. Feed early spring and mid-summer with a slow release fertilizer. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2" to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature.

• Full Sun to Part Sun
• 8' h x 6' w
• Pleasing Foliage
• Fall Color