Smokebush 'Winecraft Black'
- Scientific Name: Cotinis coggygria 'Winecraft Black'
- Garden: Lawn Alternatives Garden
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
- Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained
Plant Information
Culture
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils except wet, poorly-drained ones. Prefers somewhat infertile loams, but performs well in poor, rocky soils. Sharp drainage is essential. Plants have shallow fibrous root systems. If bloom is desired, prune very lightly in early spring only as needed. If bloom is not a concern, stems may be cut back hard in early spring to a framework to induce growth of vigorous new shoots with larger than normal leaves.
Winecraft Black is a smaller growing smokebush, reaching 8’ tall and wide. The leaf color progresses from dark wine in spring to deep purple black in summer and finally bright orange in fall. Soft smokey pink panicles of flowers appear in summer to accent the intense, dark foliage color.
Problems
No serious insect or disease problems. Some susceptibility to leaf spot, rust and verticillium wilt.
Data Source
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.orgPlant Photos
