Grace Smoke Tree (Smokebush)

Grace smoke tree is the named hybrid Cotinus × ‘Grace’, valued for wine-red to plum foliage, pink smoky flower plumes, and orange-red autumn color. Monrovia’s exact cultivar profile lists a 12–15 ft mature height and spread, USDA zones 4–10, summer bloom, and hybrid parentage; [its profile](https://www.monrovia.com/grace-smoke-tree.html) supports these traits. [RHS accepts Cotinus ‘Grace’ and Cotinus × dummeri ‘Grace’ as synonyms](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/89294/cotinus-grace/details), and the [National Arboretum](https://www.nationalarboretum.act.gov.au/living-collections/forests-and-trees/forest-49) also documents the hybrid. ## Garden use The broad rounded leaves and large feathery panicles make this a strong specimen or border shrub. Foliage emerges wine red, darkens toward plum, and turns orange-red in autumn. The plant is deciduous, flowers in summer, and can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree. Existing catalog dimensions and zone values align with Monrovia’s profile. ## Maintenance Give Grace full sun or partial sun and well-drained soil; it tolerates poor, rocky, infertile ground. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season, then reduce frequency after establishment. Occasional heavier pruning can encourage vigorous new growth and larger, more colorful foliage.