- Botanical name: Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit'
- Common name: Smoke bush
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Yellow
Golden
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Colourful new growth
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Smoke bush, Cotinus coggygria is a shapely, rounded shrub or small tree, grown for its summer interest and autumn colour. Its summer flowers give the appearance of a smoky haze over the branch tips, hence its common name.
Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’ is the first golden-leaved smoke bush. It makes a striking shrub for the border, looking particularly attractive next to bronze-leaved plants. Its glowing, golden yellow foliage is tinted with red when young, and is complemented by smoky yellow flowers in June and July. In autumn, the leaves turn fiery shades of red and orange.
Grow Cotinus coggygria ‘Golden Spirit’ in well-drained fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch annually with well-rotted manure or leafmould. It requires little or no pruning.
How to grow Cotinus 'Golden Spirit'
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Plant size
2.4m height
2m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Plant does flower in September |
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
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Do not Take cuttings in February |
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Do not Take cuttings in March |
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Do Take cuttings in April |
M
Do Take cuttings in May |
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Do not Take cuttings in June |
J
Do not Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Cotinus 'Golden Spirit' and wildlife
Cotinus 'Golden Spirit' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Cotinus 'Golden Spirit' poisonous?
Cotinus 'Golden Spirit' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
