Cotinus coggygria - Cultivation Notes
Cotinus will tolerate most soil types, in fact better autumn colour is produced on poor soils - so avoid feeding / mulching. Better leaf colour is produced when planted in full sun. Pruning is not required - trim to shape spring.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Cotinus coggygria:
- Attractive autumn colour
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Cotinus coggygria
Design & Plant Use for Cotinus coggygria:
- Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils
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