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Winecraft Black® Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria

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Overview

The Cotinus coggygria 'Winecraft Black®' is a deciduous smokebush with rounded purple leaves that deepen to near-black and airy pink-red summer plumes. It matures about 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide with an upright, rounded habit. Plant in full sun and average, well-drained soil for best color, with only light spring pruning as needed. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-8.

Sun FullWater Medium
Winecraft Black® Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria) — It matures about 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide with an upright, rounded habit
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Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
8–10 Ft.
Mature width
6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family
Anacardiaceae

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Winecraft Black® Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria) — It matures about 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide with an upright, rounded habit
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