Species: Cotinus obovatus
(koe-tie'nus ob-oh-vay'tus)
American Smoketree
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
This species has almost no cultivars and any that exist are rare. It has a lot of potential, particularly for creating cultivars with superior fall color, improved urban hardiness; improved form; and superior panicle color/yield. Keep an eye out for new varieties in the future.
'Grace', 'Red Leaf'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet
20' - 30; (variable spread)
Deciduous
upright, oval/rounded shrub, more tree-like than C. Coggygria
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
5b
blue-green leaves turn intense yellow, orange, red, purple in fall;
Yes
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
none serious; weak wood susceptible to ice damage
Bare Root Transplanting
Difficult
Other
Native to South and Midwest US, Difficult to Transplant
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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