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

Water sparingly; do not let soil dry out fully.

Pruning

Remove dead twigs only.

Wiring

Apply wire to lignified shoots for overwintering bends.

Defoliation

Natural process; support leaf drop.

Bud Shoot Management

Observe terminal buds for winter survival.

Pests Disease

Sanitize soil surface to prevent overwintering pests.

Winter Protection

Position tree for cold protection (mulch, cold frame, etc.).

Wound Management

No open wounds—healing minimal.

Deadwood Carving

Possible while sap is low.

Propagation

Sow seeds outdoors for natural stratification.

Development

Dormancy preparation complete.

Display

Showy fall color if still present.

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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