Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Tropical regions
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Do Not over Water, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Smokebush
Laurus nobilis
In German
Smokebush
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Smokebush
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Smokebush
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Smokebush
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Smokebush
Loureiro
In Polish
Smokebush
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Smokebush
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Laurales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Smokebush and Sweetbay
Season and care of Smokebush and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Smokebush and Sweetbay Physical Information
Smokebush and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Sweetbay are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Smokebush and Sweetbay
Care of Smokebush and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.