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Winecraft Black® Cotinus coggygria Winecraft Black® 'NCCO1'

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ko-TYE-nus kog-GIH-gree-uh
Description

Winecraft Black® is a smokebush cultivar in the sumac family (Anacardiaceae) bred by Dr. Tom Ranney of NCSU. This is a more compact specimen than the species, reaching 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide.

Winecraft Black® is grown in full sun in well-drained soils and is drought, deer and rabbit-tolerant once established. Little pruning is required.

The foliage starts out purple and deepens to nearly black during the summer. In the fall, it turns a brilliant orange. In early summer, large, soft panicles of pink flowers appear, becoming the misty "smoke" that gives it its common name. Wear gloves when coming in contact with the sap, as it may cause contact dermatitis.

Use this smokebush to add color to the back of the border of a pollinator, cottage or drought-tolerant garden, as a specimen, a foundation plant or in a shrub border. It will add 3 seasons of interest with its colorful leaves and "smoky"  cluster of flowers.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Although typically considered pest and disease-free, it has some susceptibility to rust, leaf spot, and verticillium wilt.

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Cotinus
    Species:
    coggygria
    Family:
    Anacardiaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Wildlife Value:
    Pollinators are attracted to the flowers
    Dimensions:
    Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 6 ft. 0 in. - 13 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Shrub
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Occasionally Dry
    Available Space To Plant:
    6-feet-12 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
  • Fruit:
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Fruit Type:
    Drupe
    Fruit Length:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    Small drupes are kidney-shaped
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Panicle
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    Panicles of small pink flowers appear in early summer and give it a "smoky" appearance.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Purple/Lavender
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Orange
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Oblong
    Obovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Leaves start out purple in spring, turn nearly black in summer and orange in fall.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Brown or purplish, multistemmed with many lenticels.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Slope/Bank
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Cottage Garden
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Foundation Planting
    Small groups
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Pollinators
    Problems:
    Contact Dermatitis