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Cotinus X 'Grace'

Grace Smoke Bush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: PlantMaster, J. Averater

 

Description

An excellent large garden shrub valued for its brilliant orange and red fall foliage, large flowers and pink inflorescences which produce a fuzzy, smoky appearance throughout summer, hence the name; it is a very large shrub to 12-15 ft. Grace Smokebush features airy panicles of yellow flowers with coral-pink stalks at the ends of the branches from early to late summer. It has bluish-green foliage which emerges brick red in spring. The round leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall. Grace Smokebush is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Park, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).