Overview & Description

The Golden Spirit™ Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria ‘Ancot’ PP13082) is a brilliant, award-winning deciduous shrub prized for its vibrant, heat-tolerant golden-yellow foliage that maintains its colour throughout the summer. Its broad, upright form features long-lasting clusters of frothy, pinkish-bronze blooms that create a soft, smoky haze, adding whimsical summer interest. In autumn, the foliage transforms into a spectacular display of red, orange, and coral hues, providing a stunning seasonal finale.

Growth & Size

This variety exhibits a broad, upright, rounded growth habit. It is a moderate-growing shrub, typically reaching a mature size of about 6.5-8 feet in height with a spread of 5-6.5 feet.

Additional Notes

It blooms in summer with frothy pink blooms. Hardy to Zone 4, it thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. An outstanding choice for specimens, mixed borders, foundation plantings, and where vibrant foliage, unique blooms, and multi-season interest are desired.