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Winecraft Gold® Smokebush

Cotinus coggygria 'MINCOJAU3' (Winecraft Gold®)

Category: Deciduous Shrub • Smokebush

Discover Winecraft Gold® Smokebush, a stunning specimen with vibrant foliage and unique flowers.

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Mature Height: 6-10 feet

Mature Width: 6-8 feet

Bloom Color: Pink, Cream

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 4-8

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Winecraft Gold® Smokebush is a striking deciduous shrub known for its vibrant golden foliage that turns orange and red in the fall. It produces fluffy, smoke-like flower clusters in summer, adding visual interest to gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Tolerates drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is ideal, adaptable to various pH levels, and can handle dry conditions.

Sun Needs

Sun

Watering Needs

Water regularly until established; then, it is drought-tolerant.

Pruning Notes

Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Fertilizing Notes

Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth.

Common Issues

May be susceptible to pests like aphids and diseases such as powdery mildew.

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Vibrant golden foliageunique smoke-like flower clusters

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color and texture to gardens. Works well in mixed borders or as a focal point.

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