chittamwood

How to Grow and Care for chittamwood

chittamwood · Cotinus obovatus
Also known as: American smokewood

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 chittamwood

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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 · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

How to Water chittamwood?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for chittamwood?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for chittamwood?

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What Soil Is Best for chittamwood?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for chittamwood?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize chittamwood?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune chittamwood?

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 chittamwood?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant chittamwood?

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How to Care for chittamwood in Winter?

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How to Plant chittamwood?

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

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How to Repot chittamwood?

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How to Harvest chittamwood?

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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 chittamwood

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Attributes of chittamwood

Plant typeShrubs
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginSoutheastern North America

Scientific Classification

Species
Cotinus obovatus
Genus
Cotinus
Family
Anacardiaceae
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