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| Identification |
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Genus
Cotinus
Species
coggygria
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
European smoketree
young fustic
Venetian sumac
smokebush
Family
ANACARDIACEAE
Specimen number
S11882
Data source
DyePl p36;HtZn p101
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
10' - 15'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Yellow is the most typical color produced by Cotinus coggygria. Fustic is one of the classic dyes of the ancients and has been in use for centuries. It is used in dyeing wool. Smokebush (also known as European smoketree, young fustic or Venetian sumac) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is best for growing this species. It needs soil that is well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Cotinus coggygria most likely originates from Southern Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Cotinus coggygria is a woody perennial. Flowers: Smokebush (locally known in some parts as European smoketree, young fustic or Venetian sumac) has plumes of smoke-like hairs. The blossoms are typically of a pink color.
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