Winecraft Black® Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria)

Winecraft Black Smokebush up close.
Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in shrubs.
Winecraft Black Winecraft Black Smokebush in container.
Winecraft Black Smokebush in focus.
Winecraft Black Smokebush in use.
Winecraft Black Smokebush in use.

Winecraft Black® Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria)

Our shrubs are currently going dormant. The foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off. During dormancy, plants go inactive to conserve their energy for the next growing season. This happens naturally as seasons change!
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Height 96-120 in.
Spread 72-96 in.
Zones 4 5 6 7 8
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Winecraft Black® Smokebush is a striking and versatile landscape plant. In spring, its round leaves emerge in a rich purple hue, transitioning to a deep, near-black tone as the summer heat sets in. Come fall, the foliage explodes in a brilliant display of reds and oranges. In early summer, large, soft panicles of bloom appear, evolving into the signature "smoke" effect that makes this plant so beloved. With is naturally rounded, dwarf habit, it is an ideal choice for gardens of all sizes. Perfect for adding dramatic color and texture, this unique plant fits seamlessly into any landscape.

 

  • 8-10 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 4-8, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 6-8 feet apart for best results
  • Produces soft panicles of smoky pink and red blooms in early summer
  • Maintains colorful foliage that starts purple in spring before maturing to red-orange in the fall
  • Blooms on old wood
  • Great for borders, landscapes, or as a focal point
  • Resists deer and rabbits
  • Foliage interest, fall interest, deadheading not necessary

 

Our deciduous shrubs are entering their natural dormancy phase. As part of this process, foliage is turning colors, drying out, and falling off—this is completely normal! Shedding leaves helps the plants conserve energy and prepare for the next growing season. Rest assured, your shrubs will wake up and thrive again when it's time in your growing zone. Dormancy is how they prepare for a healthy, vibrant comeback as the seasons change!

 

Care: It's best to avoid pruning smokebush regularly, though you may selectively remove branches to attain the shape you desire. Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring.

 

Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $75
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
    • 1 Gallon shrubs are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
  • Shrubs shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; shrubs shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom

 

Read our guide to get started with planning a garden

Features

Characteristics

  • Height: 96-120 in.
  • Spread: 72-96 in.
  • Habit: Upright
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)

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