Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes®'

Staghorn Sumac

Tips for Homeowners:

Prune back to control spread as needed.

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A compact form of the species, this beauty has minimal chance of taking over the landscape and will bring ornamental value all year.

  • Yellow/gold ferny leaves turn scarlet/orange in fall
  • Stems red to pink in winter
  • Pollinated females produce red berries

Perfect planted singly as a focal point, in shrub borders or house foundation plantings.

Height: 3-6 ft
Spread: 3-6 ft
Zone: 4-8
Color: Green

Interesting Notes about Staghorn Sumac:

Rarely seen as one shrub, the native species will usually colonize into thickets. It prefers to grow in well-drained soils and can handle poor quality soils. The species spreads vigorously, though hybrids are less aggressive and easily controlled. All parts of this shrub are toxic if ingested and foliage may cause skin irritation.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Specimen
  • Mass Planting
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Great Foliage
  • Fall Color
  • Naturalizing

Foliage Color:

  • Red
  • Chartreuse
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water