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Winecraft Black®
Cotinus
A unique smokebush due to its rounded, dwarf habit. Its leaves are a rich purple in spring, but in summer's heat they turn a near-black before bursting into reds and oranges in the fall. In early summer its smoke appears as large, soft panicles of bloom.
| Blossom Color | Pink, Red |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height | 96-120 in |
| Width | 72-96 in |
| Spacing | 72-96 in |
| Container Sizes | 28, QT |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer, Rabbits |
| Features | A unique smokebush due to its rounded, dwarf habit. Its leaves are a rich purple in spring, but in summer's heat they turn a near-black before bursting into reds and oranges in the fall. In early summer its smoke appears as large, soft panicles of bloom. |
| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | No |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses |
Smokebush makes a striking specimen, but is also effective as a low hedge or mass planting. |
| Maintenance Notes |
Winecraft Black smokebush is very easy to care for and requires little to nothing in the way of regular maintenance. Plant in full sun for best color and flowering. Pruning will rarely be required but may be done in spring. |