Cotinus X 'Grace'
Grace Smoke Bush
Description
This small tree or large shrub is very dependable and unique looking. It quickly reaches 12'-15' tall and wide. It does best in full to part sun with well draining soil. It tolerates poor and rocky soil. This deciduous plant starts off with large, red, roundish leaves turning to a darker red when mature, then turning orange red in fall before dropping. Powder pink fluffy flowers cover the tree in summer. Water regularly until the plant is established; then it needs occasional watering. Fertilize in spring. Prune every few years to encourage new growth and shape tree/shrub.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.