Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Dermatitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
Cornus florida
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Smokebush
flowering dogwood
In German
Smokebush
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Smokebush
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Smokebush
Cornus florida
In Greek
Smokebush
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Cornus florida
In Polish
Smokebush
Cornus florida
In Latin
Smokebush
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Smokebush and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Smokebush and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Smokebush and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Smokebush and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Smokebush and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Smokebush and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.