About
Cotinus obovatus is a robust deciduous shrub characterized by its sizable, rounded foliage that emerges in a purplish-pink hue, transitioning to green over time. In the autumn months, the leaves display a spectrum of orange, red, and purple tones. The shrub produces flowers that form a pale pink plume, reaching lengths of up to 30 cm.
About the genus
Cotinus consists of sizable deciduous shrubs or small trees characterized by simple, obovate leaves that typically display vibrant autumn hues. During the summer, they produce inconspicuous flowers clustered in large, fluffy panicles, which later develop into colorful fruit.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 4-8 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Native to
- SE North America
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), verticillium wilt and powdery mildews in dry conditions