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Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes ('Bailtiger')
stag's horn sumach
The finely dissected, fern-like leaves of this handsome shrub emerge each spring in a bright chartreuse flush, but they soon...
12 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall
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Plant description
The finely dissected, fern-like leaves of this handsome shrub emerge each spring in a bright chartreuse flush, but they soon take on the rich golden tones that last throughout the summer. It's in the autumn however that Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes' becomes even more eye-catching, when its yellow leaves turn dazzling shades of red and orange.
With that in mind, stag's horn sumach is primarily grown for its stunning foliage, but it also produces upright spikes of greenish yellow flowers in summer, and then on female plants, clusters of red fruits develop. It makes a magnificent, stand-alone specimen that will develop an architectural profile as it matures, while its colourful foliage also makes it a valuable accent plant.
Please note that we cannot guarantee if a particular plant will be male or female.
With that in mind, stag's horn sumach is primarily grown for its stunning foliage, but it also produces upright spikes of greenish yellow flowers in summer, and then on female plants, clusters of red fruits develop. It makes a magnificent, stand-alone specimen that will develop an architectural profile as it matures, while its colourful foliage also makes it a valuable accent plant.
Please note that we cannot guarantee if a particular plant will be male or female.
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes ('Bailtiger'):
To get the best out of Rhus typhina and its stunning autumn display, plant in a location that receives full sun and offers moist, well-drained soil. While this adaptable shrub can thrive in various soil types including clay, loam, and sand, and even tolerate drought once established, providing regular water during dry spells is beneficial, particularly for young or newly planted specimens.
Maintenance is relatively simple, but it's crucial to manage its vigorous growth habit by removing suckering shoots that emerge around the base of the plant (or nearby). When performing this task, always wear sturdy gardening gloves to protect yourself from potential skin irritation.
Maintenance is relatively simple, but it's crucial to manage its vigorous growth habit by removing suckering shoots that emerge around the base of the plant (or nearby). When performing this task, always wear sturdy gardening gloves to protect yourself from potential skin irritation.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
