Smoke Tree
This dramatic long-lasting unusual shrub or tree is best planted in groups, in a shrub border, or as a specimen. Naturally multi-trunked but can be trained to a single trunk. 'Golden Spirit' has roundish leaves that emerge lime green in spring and turn golden yellow in summer then bursts into a spectacular show of orange, coral and red in fall. Attractive purple "smoke puffs" come from clusters of fading flowers.
Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' ('Ancot')
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf notes : Foliage turns golden yellow and then orange, coral and red in fall.
Leaf shape : Roundish
Leaf color : Lime green
Flower Characteristics
Flower notes : Fading flower clusters produce purple "smoke puffs."
Flower color : Pink
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Deciduous
Average size maturity width : 6 ft.
Average size maturity height : 7 ft.
Growth rate : Moderate
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -20 to -15 F( Z5a)
Sunset zone : 2-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes