Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Smokebush
भोज पत्र
In German
Smokebush
Birke
In French
Smokebush
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Smokebush
Abedul
In Greek
Smokebush
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Smokebush
bétula
In Polish
Smokebush
Brzoza
In Latin
Smokebush
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Smokebush and Birch
Season and care of Smokebush and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Smokebush and Birch Physical Information
Smokebush and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Birch are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Smokebush and Birch
Care of Smokebush and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.