Cotinus coggygria – Cotinus coggygria

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Cotinus coggygria – Cotinus coggygria

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Cotinus coggygria is usually a substantial shrub, but sometimes grows into a small tree 3-5 m tall. The crown is round but will grow wider than it is tall in later life. The smooth twigs are green and the old bark turns light brown and is smooth. The leaves are ovate to oblong-oval and look delicate. However, they are much stronger than they look and can tolerate a lot of sun and heat without burning. In autumn, the leaves turn beautifully orange to red. The hefty, cloudy flower panicles appear in the summer months. The actual flowers are small and inconspicuous; it is mainly the flower stalks that give the panicles shape and structure. The small fruits are not very conspicuous either, but as the stalks often turn reddish, the panicles gain even more ornamental value. Suitable for application in nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist but well-drained soil. Tolerates temporary drought. Applicable in parks, gardens, cemeteries, amusement parks, etc. Both as a solitary and in plant groups.

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Specifications
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Height
3 – 6 m
Width
3-6m
Crown
broad conical, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
twigs green, bark light brown, smooth
Leaf
ovate to oblong-ovate, 3-8 cm, bright green
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
in large cloudy panicles, 15-20 cm tall, individual flowers small and inconspicuous, June-July
Fruits
small flattened nut, 0.6 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind flatened spherical round/spherical 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen June late sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Cotinus coggygria

Cotinus coggygria can eventually reach a height of 3 – 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Cotinus coggygria is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 – 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Cotinus coggygria turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Cotinus coggygria is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Cotinus coggygria with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Cotinus coggygria blooms in june.
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