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

Maintain consistent hydration as days shorten.

Fertilization

Final low-nitrogen feed to prepare for dormancy.

Pruning

Light trim if needed to maintain silhouette.

Wiring

Avoid new wiring; begin planning for fall/winter wiring.

Bud Shoot Management

Let late growth mature; don’t force new flushes.

Pests Disease

Continue mildew watch; prune for airflow.

Winter Protection

Plan shelter strategy for coming frost.

Summer Protection

Shade can be reduced gradually.

Wound Management

Healing slows—seal even small wounds.

Deadwood Carving

Can resume light carving if temps drop.

Propagation

End of useful cutting period.

Development

Begin wind-down of active development cycle.

Display

Declining; foliage may start fading.

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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