Cotinus cog. 'Old Fashioned'? - 40-60 CM C7.5

Description
The pink shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive apricot autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * pink shoots * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
Attractive apricot autumn colouring.

Bark
Fielded bark.

Growth habit
Smoke bush 'Old Fashioned' is dense and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in panicles from June to July. These grow to around 15 - 20 cm tall.

fruit
The fruits of Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Cotinus coggygria 'Old Fashioned' is a shallow-rooting plant.