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Stag's Horn Sumach

Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes' is a compact deciduous shrub grown mainly for its bright foliage and tidy shape.

At a glance

Hardiness

4 – 8

Light

Full sun, Partial shade

Mature size

90 – 250 cm tall × 90 – 250 cm wide

Safety

Use caution

The sap can irritate skin in sensitive people, so gloves are best when handling or pruning this plant. Pets and children should not chew the plant, since its parts may cause stomach upset.

Garden uses & seasonal interest

Plant characteristics

Plant type

Shrub

Season of interest

June, July

Where it grows best

Water

Water when soil starts to dry

What to expect

Blooms

Jun–Jul

Good to know

Pollinator friendly
Drought tolerant
Bird friendly
Low maintenance
Bushy · Suckering

Perfect for

Architectural planting

Seasonal interest

How this plant changes through the year.

Spring

Flowers
greenyellow
Foliage
yellow

Summer

Flowers
greenyellow
Foliage
yellow
Fruit
red

Fall

Foliage
redyelloworange
Fruit
red

Winter

Fruit
red

Care Information

Pruning
This shrub needs very little pruning beyond the removal of dead, damaged, or unwanted stems. Hard pruning in late winter or early spring can encourage bold new growth, but it may reduce flowers and fruit for that season.
Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Pests
This plant is usually trouble-free, but it can sometimes attract aphids, scale, or spider mites. Good air flow and regular checks help catch small problems before they spread.
Diseases
It can sometimes develop leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, or stem canker, especially if growth is crowded. Very wet soil and poor growing conditions can also lead to decline.
Propagation
This shrub is most often propagated from root cuttings or from soft to semi-ripe cuttings taken during the growing season. Named forms should be propagated this way so the new plant stays true to type.

Characteristics

Type
Shrub
Variegated
No
Family
Anacardiaceae
Synonyms
Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger', Rhus typhina Bailtiger, Tiger Eyes®

Placement

Aspect
East, South, West

Timing

Fruiting Months
August - October