Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
American Beech
In Hindi
Smokebush
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Smokebush
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Smokebush
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Smokebush
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Smokebush
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Smokebush
faia americano
In Polish
Smokebush
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Smokebush
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Smokebush and American Beech
Season and care of Smokebush and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Smokebush and American Beech Physical Information
Smokebush and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and American Beech are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Smokebush and American Beech
Care of Smokebush and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.