Rhus typhina 'Tigereye Bailtiger': Tiger Eyes Sumac

Tiger Eyes Sumac – Spectacular Foliage Color

Lemon-lime foliage, fuzzy stems, intense fall color. Upright rounded form ~6 feet tall and wide. New growth chartreuse; fall brings yellow, scarlet, orange. Yellowish-green flowers followed by hairy dark red fruit on female plants. Spreads by suckers, can be invasive. Species native to North America.

Noteworthy

• Eye-catching foliage spring, summer, fall
• Native, attracts songbirds
• Showy fall foliage and fruit
• Invasive/aggressive spreader

Culture

Full sun for best autumn color. Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. May be invasive. Propagate by seed autumn, semi-ripe cuttings summer, root cuttings winter, separate suckers dormant. Pests: powdery mildew, Verticillium wilt, wood rot, leaf spots, blister, canker, dieback, caterpillars, scale.

Uses

Beds, borders, woodland gardens.