Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Burgundy, Plum
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
COTINUS 'Grace'
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
Smokebush
In German
Kornelkirsche
Smokebush
In French
cornouiller
Smokebush
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Smokebush
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Smokebush
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Smokebush
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Smokebush
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Smokebush
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Rhoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Anacardioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Smokebush
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Smokebush is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Smokebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Smokebush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Smokebush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Smokebush Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Smokebush physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Smokebush are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Smokebush
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Smokebush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.