Smokebush Winecraft Black® 3 Gallon

Cotinus coggygria

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 cream to pink flowers look like puffs of smoke. In spring, Winecraft Black® leaves emerge rich purple, but as summer's heat comes on, they turn a deep near-black tone and finally light up in an array of reds and oranges in fall. In early summer, large, soft panicles of bloom appear that become the misty "smoke" that makes this such a popular landscape plant. Unlike other smokebush, it naturally has a rounded, dwarf habit which means that finally, every landscape has room for this unique plant. Plant in well-drained to moist, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1 inch 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 inches to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. A Proven Winners® variety.

• Full Sun to Part Sun
• 4-6' h x 4-6' w
• Pleasing Foliage
• Fall Color