Species: Cotinus obovatus

(koe-tie'nus ob-oh-vay'tus)

Cotinus obovatus

American Smoketree

Found on Course Walks

Dry Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection

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

Size: Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet

Height: 20' - 30; (variable spread)

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: upright, oval/rounded shrub, more tree-like than C. Coggygria

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Environmental Other: blue-green leaves turn intense yellow, orange, red, purple in fall;

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: 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

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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