Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Anacardiaceae

Genus:

Cotinus

Species:

Cotinus chiangii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellowish-green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, orange, purple

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–90 days

Notes:

Seeds of Cotinus species typically germinate erratically. Some sources recommend warm stratification followed by cold stratification for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI