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Cotinus coggygria

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Common names

42 names · 27 languages
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Other languages (26)
Dutch
French
Afrikaans
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
Czech
  • ruj vlasatá[3]
Danish
Estonian
  • harilik parukapuu[3]
Finnish
  • puuteriperuukkipensas[3]
German
Greek
  • Χρυσόξυλο[3]
Hungarian
  • Cserszömörce[3]
  • sárga cserszömörce[3]
Italian
Japanese
  • ケムリノキ[3]
  • スモークツリー[3]
  • ハグマノキ[3]
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  • マルバハゼ[3]
Korean
  • 안개나무[3]
Latvian
  • Parastais parūkkoks[3]
Lithuanian
  • Europinis pūkenis[3]
Polish
  • Perukowiec podolski[3]
Russian
  • Скумпия кожевенная[3]
Slovak
  • škumpa vlasatá[3]
Slovenian
  • navadni ruj[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • perukbuske[3]
Turkish
  • Boyacı Sumağı[3]
  • Peruka Çalısı[3]
Ukrainian
  • Скумпія звичайна[3]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Cotinus coggygria — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • European Smoketree — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Gewöhnlicher Perückenstrauch — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Perückenstrauch — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Dyer's Sumach — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Eurasian Smoketree — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Smoke bush — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Smokebush — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Venetian Sumach — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Árbol de humo — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Arbre à perruque — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Sommacco selvatico — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Pruikenboom — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
[2] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Cotinus coggygria ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • European smoketree (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 172933; taxon YXRZ.
  • Perückenstrauch (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 172934; taxon YXRZ.
[3] Cotinus coggygria — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • European Smoketree — results[1].names[25]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Gewöhnlicher Perückenstrauch — results[1].names[37]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Perückenstrauch — results[1].names[7]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Dyer's Sumach — results[1].names[28]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Eurasian Smoketree — results[1].names[26]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Smoke bush — results[1].names[3]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Smokebush — results[1].names[2]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Venetian Sumach — results[1].names[27]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Árbol de humo — results[1].names[22]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Arbre à perruque — results[1].names[4]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Sommacco selvatico — results[1].names[5]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Pruikenboom — results[1].names[8]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • ruj vlasatá — results[1].names[6]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Скумпия кожевенная — results[1].names[9]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Cserszömörce — results[1].names[10]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Perukowiec podolski — results[1].names[11]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • ケムリノキ — results[1].names[12]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • ハグマノキ — results[1].names[13]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • スモークツリー — results[1].names[14]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • 黃櫨 — results[1].names[15]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • 黄栌 — results[1].names[16]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • harilik parukapuu — results[1].names[17]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Europinis pūkenis — results[1].names[18]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • perukbuske — results[1].names[19]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • 안개나무 — results[1].names[20]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Parykbusk — results[1].names[21]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Скумпія звичайна — results[1].names[23]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • navadni ruj — results[1].names[24]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Χρυσόξυλο — results[1].names[29]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Parastais parūkkoks — results[1].names[30]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • マルバハゼ — results[1].names[31]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Rujevina — results[1].names[32]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • sárga cserszömörce — results[1].names[33]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Boyacı Sumağı — results[1].names[34]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • 红叶 — results[1].names[35]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • 毛黄栌 — results[1].names[36]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • puuteriperuukkipensas — results[1].names[38]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • škumpa vlasatá — results[1].names[39]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • rookboom — results[1].names[40]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Peruka Çalısı — results[1].names[41]; taxon id 133366; Cotinus coggygria.
[4] Cotinus coggygria — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Common Smoketree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Smokebush — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Cotinus coggygria.
  • Smoketree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Cotinus coggygria.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Cotinus coggygria is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Anacardiaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
3.05–4.57 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
3.05–4.57 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Erect; Multi-trunked; Open; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)

NC State Extension profile.

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Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand; Shallow Rocky

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

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Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

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Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

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Native range
SC. Europe to C. & S. China.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Medium
Plant profile

About this plant

European smoketree (Cotinus coggygria) is a shrub. It flowers from June to July.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Cotinus coggygria — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 5391612; ID YXRZ; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 5391612; ID YXRZ; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Cotinus coggygria — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Cotinus coggygria — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 1358692; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 1297439, 1297440, 1297442, 1297443, 1297444, 1297445, 1297446, 1297447, 1297448, 1297449, 1297450, 1297451, 1297452, 1297453, 1297454, 1297455, 1297456, 1297457, 1297460, 1297461, 1297462, 1297463, 1297464, 1297465, 1297466, 1297467, 1297468, 1297470, 1297471, 1297472, 1297473

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.