Tiger Eyes Staghorn Sumac
Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'
Planted 2016
This is a tough little tree that is adaptable to a lot of areas. Its suckering nature makes it difficult to contain in one area, and often becomes many little trees forming a hedge. Its crimson seed heads give it a tropical feel. New growth emerges chartreuse green, but becomes yellow and eventually orange in the Fall.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| <10 ft. | 10-20 ft. | 4-8 | Medium-Fast | Low |
Leaf
Alternate, compound pinnate, entire leaf 1-2’ long, 13-27 leaflets.
Fruit
Crimson, late August through April, hairy, pyramidal.
Flower
Dioecious greenish yellow formed in pannicles becoming bright red, fuzzy, pannicled fruit.
Advantages
Extremely adaptable; can tolerate poor soil, drought, and extreme temperatures; fruit sparsely produced.
Disadvantages
Suckers frequently.