Cotinus coggygria 'Notcutt's Variety ' (Notcutt's Variety Smoke Bush)


Botanical Information

FamilyAnacardiaceae
GenusCotinus
Speciescoggygria
Cultivar'Notcutt's Variety '
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5 m
Spread5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeBushy, Upright.
LandscapeSuited as screens, hedges, and as a specimen plant.
PropagationSemi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Notable SpecimensCotehele House National Trust, St Dominick, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf Description8 cm rounded green to rich purple, almost black leaves.
Flower DescriptionPurplish-pink flowers.

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