Cotinus cogg. 'Smokey Joe'? - 40-60 CM C7.5

Description
These produce brown fruits from August onwards.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, drought resistant, resistant to urban climates

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Fielded bark.

Growth habit
Smoke bush 'Smokey Joe'® is expansive 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 pink-red flowers appear in panicles from June to July. These grow to around 15 - 20 cm tall.

fruit
The brown fruits of Cotinus coggygria 'Smokey Joe'® are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Cotinus coggygria 'Smokey Joe'® is a shallow-rooting plant.