Grace Smoketree

Cotinus coggygria 'Grace'

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.

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.