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Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit'

Golden Spirit Smoke Tree

Plant photo of: Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit'
Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: PlantMaster

 

Description

Golden Spirit Smoke Tree or 'Ancot' is a cultivar of the Cotinus clan with changing color foliage. This striking color, shockingly bright actually, makes it a natural focal point and specimen plant. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that can grow up to 8' tall and 6' wide in 10 years, thus resembling a small tree. Rounded leaves emerge in spring with lime green color, changing to gold in summer and then turning to coral or red in fall before dropping leaves. Pink flower plumes emerge during summer. This shrub does best in full or part sun with well draining, fertile soil. It needs regular watering when root system is being established, then occasional deep watering and more during hot spells. It has a rounded habit and can be pruned every few years to tidy plant and promote colorful foliage. Fertilize in spring.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Width Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Gold, Light Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.