GOLDEN SPIRIT™

Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria

'Ancot'

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Soft pink Smoky blooms on Golden Spirit Cotinus in landscape

Close up of bright lime foliage of Golden Spirit Cotinus

Colorful foliage
Deer resistant
Fast growing

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

Description: Bring cheer to your landscape with Golden Spirit^™ smokebush. Golden yellow leaves transform to shades of coral, orange, and pink in autumn. Foliage does not scorch, even in strong sun. Puffs of fluffy pink flowers appear in summer.

USDA Zone: 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 8 - 10'
Width: 8 - 10'
Finish Time: 1 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Summer
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Yellow

General Care

Soil

Cotinus is not finicky about soil and can grow in any well-drained site. Tolerates dry conditions well.

Pruning

Though cotinus tolerates pruning well, it typically needs little regular pruning. Cut selectively as needed. Note that Cotinus blooms on old wood, so spring pruning will remove flowers for the year. Avoid cutting into thick stems unless removing them entirely.

Uses

Specimen plant; mixed borders; foundation planting; hedge.

Growing Tips

May be grown as a shrub or small tree. Though its flowers contribute significant interest, many gardeners grow it solely as a foliage plant by coppicing it each spring.

Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Foliage interest, Clay soil, Alkaline soil

Filters: Botanical genus: Cotinus, Common name: Smokebush, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Yellow foliage