Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit™'

Smoketree

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune lightly in early spring only if absolutely necessary. If pruning is needed to regain a framework for the shrub, cut back hard in early spring but know that this will decrease the amount of flowers.  

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A spectacular tree or shrub with colorful foliage and smoky clusters in the summer that holds up well in adverse growing conditions.

  • Bright golden foliage
  • Yellow flowers followed by "smoke" clusters
  • Striking as an accent in the shrub border

Plant singly as an accent plant in the shrub border or in large groups for hedges or screens.

Height: 8-15 ft
Spread: 8-15 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Yellow

Interesting Notes about Smoketree:

Smokebush gets its name from the showy collection of many tiny flowers and silk-like hairs that develop, giving this plant a smoke-like appearance. The leaves on 'Golden Spirit' emerge lime green and mature to a bright gold and follow up with a fantastic mix of orange and red in the fall. The natural shape of the shrub is open and loose and makes a perfect accent when combined with plants that have a more neat and tidy plant appearance.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Great Foliage
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Naturalizing
  • Focal Point
  • Low Maintenance
  • Specimen

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Chartreuse

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water