Golden Spirit
Cotinus coggygria 'Ancot'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 6-8 ft |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable, prefers well-drained loams |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Golden yellow, turning coral/red in autumn |
| Bloom | Pinkish-white plumes |
| Fruit | Drupe |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in summer |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Weigela, Ninebark, Aster |
Where it came from
| Grower | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Needs minimal supplemental water once established. Avoid overly wet soils.
Maintenance
Can be severely pruned in late winter (coppiced) for larger foliage, though this sacrifices blooms.
Cleanup
Remove fallen foliage to prevent overwintering diseases.
Notes
Features distinct 'smoke-like' airy seed clusters in midsummer.