Botanical profile

Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

Latin name
Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes
Common name
Staghorn sumac 'Tiger Eyes'
Type
Shrub
Family
Anacardiaceae

Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes' is a horticultural selection of sumac, remarkable for its finely cut chartreuse to golden yellow foliage, which turns flamboyant orangey-red in autumn. Its rounded, open, and sculptural habit, combined with thick, velvety branches, gives it a graphic presence all year round. More compact and less suckering than the species type, it is well suited for ornamental beds, rockeries, small gardens, or containers. Very hardy and easy to cultivate, it prefers a sunny exposure to maximize foliage color, in well-drained soil. 'Tiger Eyes' combines fine texture, vibrant hues, and an elegant habit, bringing a bright and natural touch to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Soil type
Well-drained, poor to medium
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Green
Fruiting
Reddish, velvety, and ornamental upright panicles
Foliage color
Golden yellow ? reddish orange (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2.5 to 3 m (8 to 10 feet)
Width
3 m (10 feet)
Growth rate
average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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