Cotinus obovatus
AMERICAN SMOKE TREE, CHITTAM WOOD
Anacardiaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Origins: USA

Other Botanical Names: Cotinus americanus, Rhus cotinoides

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Cotinus obovatus
AMERICAN SMOKE TREE, CHITTAM WOOD
Anacardiaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
10m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: blue-green; orange, red, purple or yellow in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, shade tree

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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