Grace Smoketree, also known as Cotinus 'Grace', is a beautiful deciduous shrub that is known for its stunning foliage. It has large, rounded leaves that emerge in shades of purple and gradually turn to a deep green as they mature. In the fall, the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange, red, and purple, adding a burst of color to the landscape. It is a compact shrub that typically grows to a height of 8-10 feet and a spread of 6-8 feet.
- Grace Smoketree prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
- It is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance.
- In early summer, Grace Smoketree produces small, inconspicuous flowers, but it is primarily grown for its foliage.
- The leaves of Grace Smoketree have a unique smoky appearance, which gives the plant its name.
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Height: |
12’ - 15’ |
Spread: |
12’ - 15’ |
Spacing: |
12’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious pest or disease problems. Some susceptibility to leaf spot, wilt, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Mock Orange, Hydrangea, Tickseed
IMAGES: Averater, Cotinus 'Grace' 02, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) laurent houmeau, Cotinus coggygria 'Grace', (3) Averater, Cotinus 'Grace' 01, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Raffi Kojian, Gardenology.org-IMG 7646 hunt09jun, CC BY-SA 3.0, (5) I, Magnus Manske, Cotinus coggygria (P1080498), CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.