smoke tree 'Flame'
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A large deciduous shrub to 6m, with rounded leaves to 12cm in length, turning bright orange and red in autumn. Large feathery pink inflorescences
Scientific classification
- Species
- smoke tree 'Flame' (Cotinus 'Flame')
- Genus
- Cotinus
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of smoke tree 'Flame'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of smoke tree 'Flame'
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smoke tree 'Flame' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and 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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