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Pruning Smokebush (Cotinus) into a Bushy Shrub

Smokebush rockets upward with a single leader. In winter, cut the main stem to 2 feet. Side shoots will emerge; pinch them at 12 inches to create a dense, multi-stemmed shrub.

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