Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
smoketree
Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady'
The smoketree (Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady') is an amazing species because of its graceful beauty. In summer, its lush green foliage provides a stunning backdrop for the sizable clusters of tiny yellow, pink or white flowers. From mid-summer to early autumn, the foliage takes on a pleasant smoky-haze as the tiny flowers fade. This spectacular haze adds further ornamental value and attracts pollinators. Additionally, the smoketree offers pigment-rich bright-orange and brick-red autumnal hues with added texture for winter landscape interest. As a bonus, its adaptable nature allows the smoketree to tolerate heat, cold, drought and various soils - ensuring its place as a stunning, low-maintenance landscaping specimen.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Stem Propagation,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
purple Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,purple,pink
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Smoketree prefers moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. Water deeply and infrequently to establish a strong root system. During the first growing season, water once a week to keep the soil evenly moist. In subsequent years, water this plant only when the top few inches of soil are dry. In hot and dry climates, give additional water during extremely dry periods and in times with insufficient rainfall. Avoid frequent shallow waterings, as this may encourage shallow root growth.
sunlight
Smoketree (Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady') should receive at least 6 hours of full sunlight per day. For optimal growth, these trees need a minimum of 8 hours of full, direct sun a day. In the heat of summer, it is best to provide some afternoon shade to prevent the plant from wilting in the hot sun. If the smoketree is planted in an area with partial shade, the bright sunlight should be in the morning and the shade in the afternoon.
pruning
Smoketree (Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady') should be pruned in late winter once the plant is dormant. Pruning should be minimal and only done to remove dead branches. Avoid cutting back the branches too severely as this could result in poor flowering and unattractive plant growth. Pruning should be done carefully to preserve the natural shape of the shrub, with an emphasis on removing thin or unproductive growth. In general, no more than 25% of the existing growth should be removed.
Season
Fall
Winter
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Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' is in July and August.
