Winecraft Gold Smokebush (Cotinus)
Strike it rich in your landscape with the bright, cheery foliage of Winecraft® Gold smokebush. Developed in France, this cultivar combines a colorful display with an appealing compact habit. Soft, wispy flowers appear in early summer, giving way to billows of 'smoke' (the seedheads) that persist through summer. In the fall, the chartreuse foliage transitions to stunning golden yellow and red hues, extending garden interest. It offers a multitude of uses in the landscape due to its dense habit and vibrant seasonal color changes.
$23.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2385
/ 3331
#2385 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Botanical name
3
/ _Cotinus coggygria_ 'MINCOJAU'
Who it's for
- Brilliant Golden Foliage
- Manageable Dwarf Habit
- High Drought Tolerance
Who should skip it
- Potential for Sun Scorch
- Aggressive Growth Potential
- Limited Winter Appeal
Key Specs
Botanical name
_Cotinus coggygria_ 'MINCOJAU3'
Patent
USPP 30,327
USDA Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Mature Height x Width
4-6' tall x 4' wide
Light Requirement
Sun (6+ hours) to part sun (4-6 hrs)
Spacing
2 feet apart
Container Size
One Quart
Features
- Unique smoke-like blooms in summer
- Colorful foliage remains bright all season
- Landscape-friendly dense habit suitable for multiple uses
- Stunning yellow & red fall foliage display
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly love the Winecraft Gold Smokebush for its vibrant, low maintenance color. The striking golden foliage offers exceptional landscape contrast and maintains its brightness with sufficient sun exposure. Its compact size is a major advantage, fitting well into smaller areas or containers without extensive pruning. Customers report high satisfaction with the plant's established hardiness and resilience. Minor feedback suggests wishing for a larger initial plant size given the premium cost and noting a slower establishment period in the first year. Overall, the consensus is that this shrub delivers brilliant color and a manageable growth habit, making it a highly recommended addition for year round garden interest.
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