Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Smokebush
Red Buckeye
In German
Smokebush
Red Buckeye
In French
Smokebush
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Smokebush
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Smokebush
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Smokebush
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Smokebush
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Smokebush and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Smokebush and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Smokebush and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Smokebush and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Smokebush and Red Buckeye
Care of Smokebush and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.