Young Lady Smokebush
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Young Lady Smokebush |
| Botanical Name | Cotinus coggygria 'Young Lady' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 6 to 8 ft |
| Mature Width | 6 to 8 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Yellow |
| Bloom Interest | Insignificant |
| Bloom Period | May to July |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer, Fall |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Bronze-red |
| Attributes | Clay Doil, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 8 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Moderate |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water regularly for the healthiest growth and mulch to retain moisture, usually once a week. |
| Fertilize Notes | Fertilize in spring with a high-nitrogen food like 18-6-12. |
| Prune Notes | Shearing causes tall, leggy plants. It is best to prune to thin by cutting inner branches out. Prune spent flowers carefully leaving next year's bud. |