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Cotinus obovatus - autumn colour
Cotinus obovatus - summer leaves
Cotinus obovatus - leaves at different autumn colour stages
Cotinus obovatus - autumn colour
Cotinus obovatus - summer leaves
Cotinus obovatus - leaves at different autumn colour stages

Cotinus obovatus

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(American Smoketree) A spectacular rare shrub or very small tree native to North America with great autumn colour, Cotinus obovatus has outstanding foliage, with very large (up to 10 cm), oval leaves, green in the summer and vibrant bright red, orange and purple in the autumn.

Best autumn colour and flowers in a position with plenty of sun.

Very limited number of young plants available this year.

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A spectacular rare shrub or very small tree native to North America with great autumn colour, Cotinus obovatus has outstanding foliage, with very large (up to 10 cm), oval leaves which are bright green in spring/summer.

In the autumn these leaves turn stunning shades of red, orange and purple and the bright colours can last for several weeks in good weather. In late spring, once established, fuzzy panicles of flowers appear, giving this plant an attractive, somewhat smoky appearance.


  • Position: Full sun.
  • Soil: Most well drained soils.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: April - May.
  • Flower Colour: Pale pink
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Large shrub or eventually a small branching tree with a rounded crown if left unpruned.
    • Height: up to 6 m (20 ft).
    • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).
  • Notes: In smaller gardens, Cotinus obovatus can be pruned back hard on a yearly basis to encourage branching and prevent it getting to large. This plant is also known as Cotinus americanus.
How Much Sun
Full Sun
Eventual Size
Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m), Shrub - Large (3m+), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Acid, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features
Autumn Colour, Flowers in Summer, Rare and Unusual

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