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- Q.Smoke Bush Flowers - Is there a best time to deadhead the flowers on a smoke bush?
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Asked by
loisj4912 on
June 19, 2016
West Valley City, Utah - Zone 6-7Q.Smoke Tree
One of our smoke trees has considerable growth at the base. We do cut them out but are wondering if there is a way to stop this growth. These are similar to suckers and are right at the base of the tree. Our tree is about 3 years old.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 20, 2016A.Pruning of your Smoke Tree can be done as a bush shape or you an prune it to have a more tree like appearance.
Here is a link that will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/pruning-smoke-trees.htm
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- Asked by
loisj4912 on
June 21, 2016
West Valley City, Utah - Zone 6-7Q.Smoke Tree
My question did not refer to pruning for a tree as opposed to a bush. We know how to do that. We need to know how to eliminate the growth (suckers?) at the base of one tree. The other tree does not have this problem.
Answered by
nikki-phipps on
June 22, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Perhaps, this article on Tree Sucker Control will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-sucker-removal-and-tree-sucker-control.htm
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Pappy on
July 14, 2016
Peterborough, Ontario Zone 3 or 4 I thinkQ.Smoke bush flowers
Is there a best time to deadhead the flowers on a smoke bush?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 14, 2016A.Late winter or early spring is the best time to trim your Smoke Trees.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/pruning-smoke-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
August 25, 2016Q.question about smoke tree (Cotinus) information
Your post about smoke trees (Cotinus) mentions the smoky flowers bloom in summer and pruning in late fall or early spring. This is contradictory to the fact that it sets on buds on old wood, blooms in spring, and the "smoke" feature are not the actual flowers but remain through the summer. It's a tricky situation to control, as you would need to prune by late June to avoid removing next year's flower buds, but then you lose this season's smoke display. What's important to note is that you cannot prune this tree or shrub in late fall or early spring, as you will most definitely cut off the season's flowering buds (similar to lilacs ).
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 26, 2016A.Pruning for you Smoke Bush/Tree should be done when the plant is mostly dormant.
Since the Smoke Bush blooms after June 1'st, you can prune in early spring before it sets buds.Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/pruning-smoke-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
September 4, 2016Q.Is the Smoke Tree deer resistant?
I need to know if the smoke tree is deer resistant so I will know where to plant it.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 5, 2016A.Smoke Tree is not considered a deer resistant plant.
Here is a link that may help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-plants.htm
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torbenrasmussen on
September 12, 2016
San Jose, Ca 95120Q.smoke tree leaves
I have brown tips on the leaves. Could it be a fungus?
- Answered by
Alisma on
September 12, 2016
Certified ExpertA.In most cases, brown tips of leaves are caused by environmental factors. The most common are explained in this article:
There is a serious fungal disease known as Verticillium wilt which can affect smoke tree. In this case, you would most likely see an entire branch or multiple branches full of leaves turning brown and dying. The symptoms would start on one part of the tree and gradually spread. Here is more about this disease:
https://extension.psu.edu/pests/plant-diseases/all-fact-sheets/verticillium-wilt-in-trees
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pkse on
January 23, 2017
Australia, Northern NSWQ.Pruning a smoke tree
I have a fairly large smoke tree (bush), about 4 metres high. I wish to cut it back, as it is over a fence and I'm concerned it may overload and break limbs indiscriminately. How hard is it possible to prune? Thank you very much for your help. Peter Gerard.
- Answered by
Alisma on
January 23, 2017
Certified ExpertA.You can prune a smoke tree quite hard, even down to the ground, and it will grow back fine.
Here is some advice on the timing of smoke tree/bush pruning:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/pruning-smoke-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00
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