European Smoketree
Cotinus coggygria
Alexander Dunkel
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus:
- Cotinus
- Species:
- Cotinus coggygria
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red, yellow
Native Range
United States: Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Canada: Ontario
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea), White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Fuzzy-horned bumble bee (Bombus mixtus), Fuzzy-horned bumble bee (Bombus mixtus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, rocky, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and hillsides