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Tiger Eyes sumac

Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’

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Lemon-lime foliage, fuzzy stems, and intense fall color make this sumac cultivar a standout. It grows into an upright, rounded form about 6 feet tall and wide. New growth emerges chartreuse. Fall brings leaves of yellow, scarlet, and orange. Flowers are yellowish green and followed, on female plants, by hairy, dark red fruit. This plant spreads by suckers and can be invasive. The species is native to North America.

Noteworthy CharacteristicsEye-catching foliage in spring, summer, and fall

CarePick a site in full sun for best autumn color. Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. May be invasive.

PropagationSow seed in autumn in a seedbed. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or root cuttings in winter. Separate suckers when plant is dormant.

ProblemsPowdery mildew, Verticillium wilt, wood rot, leaf spot, blister, canker, dieback, caterpillars, scale insects

  • Genus : Rhus
  • Plant Height : 10 to 15 feet
  • Plant Width : 15 to 30 feet
  • Zones : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Bloom Time : Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer
  • Growth Rate : Fast, Moderate
  • Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Flower Color : Green, Yellow
  • Moisture : Medium Moisture
  • Maintenance : Moderate
  • Foliage Color : Purple/Burgundy
  • Characteristics : Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Foliage, Showy Fruit
  • Plant Type : Shrubs
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest

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