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

Minimal watering needed; ensure soil is slightly moist but never soggy.

Pruning

Structural pruning can begin if weather is mild.

Bud Shoot Management

Monitor for swelling buds as sign of dormancy ending.

Pests Disease

Check for overwintering pests on bark and in soil.

Winter Protection

Maintain protection from hard frost if in pot.

Wound Management

Seal pruning wounds promptly to prevent infection.

Development

Plan training work for spring onset.

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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