Winecraft Gold Smokebush

Winecraft Gold Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria 'Winecraft Gold')

Winecraft Gold Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria 'Winecraft Gold') is a vibrant deciduous shrub prized for its glowing golden foliage, rounded habit, and signature wispy blooms. As a Proven Winners selection, it combines bold color with a compact form, making it an eye-catching option for modern landscapes and small gardens alike.

Distinctive Features

'Winecraft Gold' leafs out in spring with bright orange-red new growth that quickly matures to a golden yellow. Its rounded, dense form reaches 4 to 6 feet tall and wide. In early summer, soft pink flower panicles appear and create the signature smoky effect above the foliage. By fall, the leaves take on rich coral and orange hues, adding another layer of seasonal beauty.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best coloration and flowering
• Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soils, including clay, loam, and sandy types
• Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4�8

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Brilliant foliage and unique flower texture make it a standout
• Foundation Planting: Brightens entryways and structural beds
• Mixed Borders: Pairs well with purple, burgundy, or blue-leaved plants
• Urban Gardens: Compact habit suits city landscapes and containers
• Mass Planting: Offers vibrant color and structure when planted in groups

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; tolerates occasional dry spells once mature
• Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain size and shape
• Fertilizing: Use a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if needed
• Mulching: Maintain a mulch layer to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
• Protection: Provide good air circulation to reduce potential for mildew in humid climates

Why Choose Winecraft Gold Smokebush?

• Golden Foliage: Brightens the landscape from spring through fall
• Compact Form: Ideal for smaller gardens and space-limited areas
• Smoky Blooms: Adds ethereal texture with airy pink flower clusters
• Multi-Season Interest: Showy new growth, vibrant foliage, and colorful fall display
• Focal Point: High-impact color in a manageable, easy-care shrub

Cotinus coggygria 'Winecraft Gold' delivers radiant color and bold texture in a refined form, offering year-round appeal as a reliable focal point for sunny beds, borders, and containers.