Cotinus obovatus
Chittamwood, American smokewood
Cotinus Cotinus
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
Bushy
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Pink in Summer
Purple in Spring; Green in Summer; Purple, Orange, Red in Autumn
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
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Cotinus obovatus (Chittamwood) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Low Maintenance
Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Cotinus obovatus
Chittamwood, American smokewood
Cotinus Cotinus
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.
Deciduous
Bushy
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Pink in Summer
Purple in Spring; Green in Summer; Purple, Orange, Red in Autumn
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Cotinus obovatus (Chittamwood) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Low Maintenance
Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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