Cotinus obovatus (Chittamwood)
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8m max. spread |
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8m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Cotinus obovatus
Other names: Chittamwood, American smokewood
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Genus: Cotinus
Species: C. obovatus - C. obovatus is a rounded, multi-stem shrub with dark green leaves and huge plumes of smoky-pink flowers in mid to late summer.
Cotinus obovatus is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink in Summer
Foliage: Purple in Spring; Green in Summer; Red, Purple, Orange in Autumn
Fruit: Pink in Autumn
Habit: Bushy
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific diseases: Verticillium wilt
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Cotinus obovatus (Chittamwood) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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