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Cotinus coggygria
  • Smoke Tree

a perennial woody deciduous member of the Cotinus genus in the family Anacardiaceae.

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Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • None
    None
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Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • light shade
    Light shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 5
    Zone 5
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Cotinus coggygria has 0 edible uses listed
Cotinus coggygria has 0 material uses listed
Cotinus coggygria has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

Skin contact with this plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive people[1]. Though related to several poisonous species, this species is definitely not poisonous[2].

Edible uses

Notes

Leaves[3][4]. They are possibly edible[5][6]. Some caution is advised. A volatile oil in the leaves contains pinene and camphene[4]. One report suggests that the essential oil contained in the flowers and leaves has a mango-like odour[7]. We have tried these leaves and really would not recommend them to anyone[K].

Leaves

Unknown use

Material uses

An essential oil is obtained from the leaves and flowers[5]. It has a mango-like smell[7]. Is it edible[K]?

A yellow to orange dye is obtained from the root and stem[8][9][10][11][12]. It is somewhat fugitive though[9]. The leaves and bark are a good source of tannins[13][14][7]. Wood - ornamental. Used for cabinet making, picture frames[7].

The twigs are used in basketry[7].

Unknown part

Basketry
Dye
Essential
Tannin
Wood

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The yellow wood is used as a cholagogue, febrifuge and for eye ailments[15].

Unknown part

Cholagogue
Febrifuge
Ophthalmic

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[16][17][1]. It should germinate in the spring. Slightly immature or 'green' seed, harvested when it has fully developed but before it dries on the plant, gives the best results[17]. Warm stratify stored seed for 2 - 3 months at 15°c, then cold stratify for 2 - 3 months[18]. Germination can be very slow, often taking 12 months or more at 15°c[18]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. The seed has a long viability and should store for several years[17].

Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[17].

Trench layering in spring[1].

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Cultivation

Tolerates most soils[19]. Prefers a well-drained dry or moist soil in a sunny position[20][1], doing better in a soil that is not very rich[10][21]. Prefers a fertile but not over-rich soil[22]. Tolerates light shade[22]. Established plants are drought tolerant.

Plants are hardy to about -20°c[23], though die-back often occurs at the tips of shoots during the winter[19]. Plants are slow to establish but are then quite fast growing when young though they slow down with age[19]. Hybridizes with C. obovatus[24]. A number of cultivars have been developed for their ornamental value[24][1]. The purple-leafed cultivars are susceptible to mildew[19]. Plants flower on wood that is at least 3 years old[19]. Any pruning is best done in the spring[19]. Branches sometimes wilt, especially after hard pruning, and these should be removed[24]. This species is notably resistant to honey fungus[25][1].

Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Cotinus coggygria. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Cotinus coggygria.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Cotinus coggygria
Genus
Cotinus
Family
Anacardiaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[3][4][5][6][7]
Medicinal uses
[15]
Material uses & Functions
[5][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Botanic
[10][26][1]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
5
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
light shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Drought
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
None listed.
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
deciduous
Herbaceous or Woody
woody
Life Cycle
perennial
Growth Rate
moderate
Mature Size
5 x 5 meters
Fertility
self sterile
Pollinators
?
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
dioecious

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References

  1. ? 1.01.11.21.31.41.51.6 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
  2. ? Frohne. D. and Pf?nder. J. A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Wolfe ISBN 0723408394 (1984-00-00)
  3. ? 3.03.1 Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-20459-6 (1972-00-00)
  4. ? 4.04.14.2 Reid. B. E. Famine Foods of the Chiu-Huang Pen-ts'ao. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre (1977-00-00)
  5. ? 5.05.15.25.3 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
  6. ? 6.06.1 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
  7. ? 7.07.17.27.37.47.57.6 Gupta. B. L. Forest Flora of Chakrata, Dehra Dun and Saharanpur. Forest Research Institute Press (1945-00-00)
  8. ? 8.08.1 F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
  9. ? 9.09.19.2 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
  10. ? 10.010.110.210.3 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (1981-00-00)
  11. ? 11.011.1 Holtom. J. and Hylton. W. Complete Guide to Herbs. Rodale Press ISBN 0-87857-262-7 (1979-00-00)
  12. ? 12.012.1 Schery. R. W. Plants for Man. ()
  13. ? 13.013.1 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
  14. ? 14.014.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
  15. ? 15.015.1 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (1985-00-00)
  16. ? Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
  17. ? 17.017.117.217.3 Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (1987-00-00)
  18. ? 18.018.1 Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. (1990-00-00)
  19. ? 19.019.119.219.319.419.5 Davis. B. Climbers and Wall Shrubs. Viking. ISBN 0-670-82929-3 (1990-00-00)
  20. ? International Bee Research Association. Garden Plants Valuable to Bees. International Bee Research Association. (1981-00-00)
  21. ? Arnold-Forster. Shrubs for the Milder Counties. ()
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Article is incompleteYes +
Article requires citationsNo +
Article requires cleanupYes +
Belongs to familyAnacardiaceae +
Belongs to genusCotinus +
Has common nameSmoke Tree +
Has drought toleranceTolerant +
Has edible partLeaves +
Has edible useUnknown use +
Has environmental toleranceDrought +
Has fertility typeSelf sterile +
Has flowers of typeDioecious +
Has growth rateModerate +
Has hardiness zone5 +
Has imageCotinus coggygria HPIM6583 Peruukkipensas C.jpg +
Has lifecycle typePerennial +
Has material partUnknown part +
Has material useBasketry +, Dye +, Essential +, Tannin + and Wood +
Has mature height5 +
Has mature width5 +
Has medicinal partUnknown part +
Has medicinal useCholagogue +, Febrifuge + and Ophthalmic +
Has primary imageCotinus coggygria HPIM6583 Peruukkipensas C.jpg +
Has search namecotinus coggygria + and x +
Has shade toleranceLight shade +
Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
Has soil teclayture preferenceClay +
Has soil teloamyture preferenceLoamy +
Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
Has taxonomy nameCotinus coggygria +
Has water requirementsmoderate +
Is deciduous or evergreenDeciduous +
Is herbaceous or woodyWoody +
Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
Uses mature size measurement unitMeters +