Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' smoke bush

Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' bush in pot

Cotinus 'Golden Spirit' mature bush in 20 litre pot

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Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' Tree

Name: Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: CC.B.12.1
Price: 65.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Yellow-Leaved Smoke Bush

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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 2.5m x 2.5m in 20 years

Foliage Bronze to golden yellow, pink and orange in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Inconspicuous green flowers in spring

Position Full sun to part shade

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Description

This small, bushy shrub is a unique variety of Smoke Bush, growing circular leaves that are golden-yellow in colour, as opposed to the usual purple normally associated with Cotinus. Smoke Bushes are so-called because of fluffy flower plumes that cover the plant in midsummer, giving the impression of soft, billowing smoke, and Cotinus 'Golden Spirit' is no different. This Smoke Bush is an excellent choice for autumn colour when its foliage takes on vibrant tones of pink, red and orange. Its leaves, when young, are tinged with tones of pink and red. Hardy with a rounded habit, Cotinus 'Golden Spirit' has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit so you can expect this variety to perform reliably in the garden.

Reaching an approximate height and spread of 2.5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years, Cotinus 'Golden Spirit' would make a striking addition to a shrub border, or alone as a specimen plant. Its foliage can even be cut and incorporated into flower arrangements. Plant in a moist well-draining soil in full or partial sun.

AKA Cotinus 'Golden Spirit', Smoke Bush, Cotinus coggygria Ancot

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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