Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-8
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
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
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Not Available
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 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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Smokebush
रूस ओलिव
In German
Smokebush
russische Olive
In French
Smokebush
Olive russe
In Spanish
Smokebush
oliva ruso
In Greek
Smokebush
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Olive russo
In Polish
Smokebush
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Smokebush
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Smokebush and Russian Olive
Season and care of Smokebush and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Smokebush and Russian Olive Physical Information
Smokebush and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Russian Olive are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Smokebush and Russian Olive
Care of Smokebush and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.