Noteworthy CharacteristicsCotinus are outstanding specimens in a shrub border and are a great choice for massing or for hedges. They need minimal pruning to maintain a healthy framework; alternatively, they may be coppiced to produce large, dramatic foliage on varieties with colorful foliage (but this is at the expense of generous flowering).

CareGrows best in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, but is tolerant of alkaline soils, moist, clay soils, dry, rocky soils, and drought.

PropagationSow seed in autumn, layer in spring, and take softwood cuttings in summer.

ProblemsPowdery mildew, Verticillium wilt