Grace Smoke Tree stocking stuffer 'Merlot' offers excellent drought tolerance

'Merlot' offers excellent drought tolerance and thicker

MATURE SIZE Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft

use as a colorful annual in cooler northern zones

semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage that reaches 60 to 80 cm (2-3 feet) in height

An excellent choice as a specimen plant

Grace Smoke Tree stocking stuffer 'Merlot' offers excellent drought toleranceCotinus x 'Grace' Pronunciation: koh TY nus DESCRIPTION A delightful composition of mixed textures with big feathery plumes and large rounded leaves. Foliage is a vibrant wine red when young, darkening to a plum red at maturity. Expect brilliant shades of orange red in the fall. An excellent shrub with artful branching for multi season interest. Performs even in rocky, infertile soils! Deciduous. LIGHT Full sun, Partial sun WATERING Once established