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Cotinus obovatus

American Smoketree, Chittamwood

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

6 - 9m

Width:

5 - 8m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

Low

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Verticillium wilt can be an issue, which can cause branch/ limb death and severe cases can cause tree mortality.

Management Notes

  • Pruning may be necessary for low branches
  • Single-stemmed tree forms must be requested as multi-stemmed trees are more common