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

Filter by concern

Watering

Increase watering as growth resumes, avoiding waterlogging.

Fertilization

Start light feeding with balanced fertilizer.

Repotting

Ideal window for repotting before vigorous growth begins.

Pruning

Finish major pruning before leaf emergence.

Wiring

Wire secondary branches cautiously before sap flow intensifies.

Bud Shoot Management

Pinch back strong buds to balance growth.

Pests Disease

Watch for aphids and early fungal issues.

Winter Protection

Remove protection gradually as temps stabilize.

Wound Management

Seal any new wounds to avoid bleeding.

Propagation

Root soft cuttings in propagator or humidity tent.

Development

Refine primary structure and root spread.

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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