smokewood [Dusky Maiden]

How to Grow and Care for smokewood [Dusky Maiden]

smokewood [Dusky Maiden] · Cotinus Dusky Maiden ('Londus')

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing smokewood [Dusky Maiden]

smokewood [Dusky Maiden]
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

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What Soil Is Best for smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

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How to Care for smokewood [Dusky Maiden] in Winter?

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How to Plant smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

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How to Harvest smokewood [Dusky Maiden]?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), verticillium wilt and powdery mildews in dry conditions

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of smokewood [Dusky Maiden]

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Attributes of smokewood [Dusky Maiden]

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Cotinus Dusky Maiden ('Londus')
Genus
Cotinus
Family
Anacardiaceae
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