Cotinus coggygria 10 PCS fresh seeds, Rhus cotinus, European & Eurasian smoketree, Smoke bush tree, Venetian sumach, Sumach, Organic seeds

🌱 Cotinus coggygria — European & Eurasian Smoketree, Smoke Bush Tree, Venetian Sumach, Sumach

Cotinus coggygria is a 10 PCS pack of fresh, organic seeds from the Anacardiaceae family. This deciduous shrub or small tree is known for its unique, smoky foliage and can live for up to 100 years.

🌿 Botanical Description

Cotinus coggygria has a spherical or umbrella-shaped crown, with bare, shiny shoots that blush from the illuminated side. The buds are wide-conical, and the bark is thin and brown-brown in color. The root system is strongly branched. The leaves are alternate, simple, rounded or ovate, and up to 10 cm long and 7 cm wide. They are naked from above and fluffy from below, appearing in April and turning red in November before falling off.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in spring or autumn, stratifying for 30-60 days if necessary.
• Germination temperature is 15-20°C, with germination taking 1-3 months.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH 6.0-7.0.
• Watering: drought-resistant, but avoid excessive soil moisture.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Cotinus coggygria is native to Europe and Eurasia, growing on dry rocky slopes and calcareous outcrops in climate zones 5-8.

✨ Interesting Facts

Cotinus coggygria has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also a popular ornamental plant, with its smoky foliage adding a unique touch to gardens and landscapes.

🪴 Propagation

Cotinus coggygria can be propagated by seeds or vegetatively, with active root growth from the stump and easy breeding by cuttings, division of bushes, and layering.

🌸 Care

Cotinus coggygria is sun-loving and drought-resistant, but does not tolerate excessive soil moisture. It grows well on dry rocky slopes and calcareous outcrops.