Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
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
Loamy, 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
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
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
Smokebush
Cornus kousa
In German
Smokebush
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
Smokebush
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
Smokebush
Cornus kousa
In Greek
Smokebush
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Cornus kousa
In Polish
Smokebush
Cornus kousa
In Latin
Smokebush
Cornus kousa
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
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Smokebush and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Smokebush and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kousa Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Smokebush and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Smokebush and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Smokebush and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Smokebush and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kousa 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 Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.