Grace Smoketree
Cotinus 'Grace'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Anacardiaceae
Plant Description: Large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree with feathery plumes of tiny flowers that appear in the summer, contrasting nicely with the large, round leaves. Foliage is a striking red that deepens as it ages, with orange shades appearing in the fall. 'Grace' is a cross between American Smoketree (C. Obovatus) and ‘Velvet Cloak’ European Smoketree (C. coggygria 'Velvet Cloak').
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Renewal
Plant Care: Shrub - Renewal (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on younger stems, which emerge from the base of the plant): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. When pruning, remove 1/3rd of the oldest branches by cutting at the base of the shrub. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Special Considerations: This plant can be cut nearly to the ground every few years to encourage a fresh burst of foliage.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-15' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Burgundy
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Maintenance Path
- Outsmart Invaders
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
