Winecraft Gold
Cotinus coggygria 'MINCOJAU3'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park's ~1,000 hours easily exceeds vernalization needs) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Zones | 5-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Golden yellow |
| Bloom | Green turning to pink smoke |
| Fruit | Drupe |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | None |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Spirea, Ninebark, Weigela |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Late winter/early spring pruning. Drought tolerant once established.
Maintenance
Can be severely pruned (coppiced) in late winter for larger foliage, though this sacrifices flowers.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in late winter.
Notes
Brilliant golden foliage resists sunburn and creates excellent landscape contrast.