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Cotinus 'Grace'

 
Cotinus 'Grace'
Translucent in the early-morning May sun
smoketree
A rather different look in bright mid-day sun

Common name smoketree
Family anacardiaceae
Life cycle shrub/tree (Z4-8)
Flowers pink-purple (summer)
Size 10-20'
Light sun-part shade
Cultural notes drought-tolerant

Hybrid between C. coggyria and C. obovatus, grown primarily for its smoky sprays of pinkish-purple flowers. Rose-tinted leaves, especially in spring and autumn. We hope this one will be more of an asset than a plain-jane C. coggyria we grew for a while - that one never bloomed, and developed a scraggly habit. It went to compost. So far, 'Grace' shows lots more promise, but we haven't seen it bloom yet.

Cotinus 'Grace'
Mid-November, capturing drizzly raindrops

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: big pond

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