Winecraft Gold Smokebush (Cotinus coggygria 'MINCOJAU3' WINECRAFT GOLD)
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Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Anacardiaceae Family
 
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Size Notes Price Availability
#5 gallon Field $58.07 Likely available
11/1 - 11/8
1/24 - 4/4

Glowing golden foliage and a compact, carefree habit make Winecraft Gold a standout smokebush for small gardens.

Cotinus coggygria 'MINCOJAU3', sold under the trade name Winecraft Gold, is a compact smokebush grown for its striking chartreuse-to-gold foliage. Rounded leaves emerge bright orange-yellow in spring, mature to a sunny golden hue through summer, and finish the season in shades of orange, red, and purple. In early summer, airy flower clusters give way to the hazy, smoke-like plumes that give the species its common name. Unlike the larger species form, Winecraft Gold holds a tidy, rounded habit at 4-6 feet tall and wide, making it an easy fit for foundation plantings and smaller borders where its glowing color can be a focal point.

Pros

  • Vivid chartreuse-to-gold foliage all season, with fiery fall color
  • Compact, rounded habit (4-6 ft) fits smaller gardens
  • Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
  • Deer-resistant and largely pest-free

Cons

  • Needs full to part sun for best color; fades in shade
  • Sap may irritate skin (related to poison ivy)
  • Mildly toxic if ingested
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 4 - 6 feet tall. 4 - 6 feet wide.
Growth Rate Moderate
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium : Drought-tolerant once established; dislikes wet, poorly-drained soil.
Zones 5a - 8b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Colorful Foliage, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Borders, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Hedges, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Shrub, Specimen, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest
Bloom Period May to June
Flower Color Green
Foliage Color Orange-yellow
 

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Past Availability
2025 : 04/03 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 10/05
2023 : 06/21 - 09/30

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