Seasonal calendar · Cotinus coggygria

European Smoketree, AKA Venetian Sumach

The year for this species, phase by phase — what to watch and what to do as the season turns.

  • Late Dormancy02-15–03-10
  • Early Spring03-11–04-15
  • Mid Spring04-16–05-10
  • Late Spring05-11–05-31
  • Early Summer06-01–06-30
  • Mid Summer07-01–08-10
  • Late Summer08-11–08-31
  • Early Fall09-01–09-30
  • Mid Fall10-01–10-31
  • Late Fall11-01–11-15
  • Early Winter11-16–12-31
  • Mid Winter01-01–01-31
  • Late Winter02-01–02-14

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Watering

Reduce frequency slightly as growth slows.

Fertilization

Stop feeding by mid-month.

Pruning

Only minimal shaping to reduce wind drag or balance.

Wiring

Consider light wiring as wood begins to harden.

Defoliation

Natural leaf drop beginning; do not interfere.

Bud Shoot Management

Observe and mark dormant buds for spring structure.

Pests Disease

Clean debris and remove any infected leaves.

Winter Protection

Begin transition to protected area for containerized trees.

Summer Protection

Remove shading structures.

Wound Management

Avoid cuts that won’t callus before frost.

Deadwood Carving

Good window for dry-carving in cooler weather.

Propagation

Seed collection from fertile flowers possible.

Development

Development pauses; enter maintenance mode.

Display

Attractive autumn foliage for show or photography.

Paths onward

This speciesEuropean Smoketree, AKA Venetian SumachBack to the folio — care sheet and year-wheel.The yearThe CalendarAll thirteen phases across every species at once.ReferenceThe Species LibraryA folio for every species the garden knows.
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