Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Cotinus Coggygria, American Smoketree
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Tan
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Burgundy, Plum
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 20-30-20 amount, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Verticillium Wilt
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cholagogue, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
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
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COTINUS 'Grace'
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Grace Smoketree, Smokebush, Smoketree
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Smokebush
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Smokebush
Tulpenbaum
In French
Smokebush
tulipier
In Spanish
Smokebush
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Smokebush
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Smokebush
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Smokebush
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Smokebush
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Cotinus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Rhoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Smokebush and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Smokebush and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Smokebush and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Smokebush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Smokebush is Clay, Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Smokebush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Smokebush and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Smokebush and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Smokebush height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Smokebush and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Smokebush flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Smokebush leaf color: Green, Burgundy and Plum
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Smokebush and Tulip Tree
Care of Smokebush and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Smokebush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Smokebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.