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Rhus typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’ is a compact, eye-catching cultivar—bright golden foliage, dramatic fall colour, architectural form, and low maintenance make it a standout choice for many gardens.
Often referred to as Tiger Eyes® or ‘Bailtiger’, this cultivar is prized for its lacy, pinnate leaves that offer spectacular seasonal colour.
Spring: Foliage emerges a bright chartreuse or lime-green, sometimes with reddish veins.
Summer: Leaves deepen to vivid golden yellow, maintaining brightness even in full sun.
Autumn: Transitions into a fiery display of orange, scarlet-red, creating a luminous seasonal show.
Stems: The fuzzy, purplish-pink or reddish-brown stems add charming contrast and winter interest.
A compact deciduous shrub, it typically reaches around 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft) in both height and spread.
It has a suckering habit, but it’s much less vigorous than the species—manageable in most garden settings.
Its graceful form, with upward-arching branches and drooping, delicate leaves, gives it architectural elegance.
Summer Flowers: Produces cone-shaped panicles of greenish-yellow flowers around early summer.
Winter Fruit: Female plants yield clusters of velvety red drupes that persist into winter and attract birds.
Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with best autumn colour in sunnier spots.
Soil: Tolerant of various types—including chalk, clay, loam, sand—as long as it’s well-drained; performs well even in poor soils.
Hardiness: Rated H6 in the UK, meaning hardy to around –15 to –20 °C; suitable for USDA zones 4–8.
Maintenance: Low overall—prune out unwanted suckers in winter. Generally pest- and disease-free, though occasional issues like leaf spot or honey fungus may occur.
Holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and the Gold Medal Award from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Excellent as a specimen, accent shrub, or in small gardens—its compact size and bold foliage make it versatile in many settings.
As a cultivar of Rhus typhina, it is generally considered edible similar to other staghorn sumacs, though some sources advise caution and confirm it’s the same species.
Keep in mind that the plant contains a milky sap that may irritate some individuals; it’s not known for severe toxicity but is advisable to be handled with care.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Tiger Eyes® Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’) |
| Habit | Compact, suckering, upright shrub |
| Size | ~1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft) tall and wide |
| Foliage | Chartreuse → Golden Yellow → Orange/Red |
| Stems | Purplish-pink, fuzzy |
| Flowers | Greenish-yellow panicles in summer |
| Fruit | Velvety red clusters, persistent into winter |
| Light | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well-drained; adaptable to many types |
| Hardiness | Down to –15/–20 °C (USDA zones 4–8) |
| Award | RHS AGM, PHS Gold Medal |
| Wildlife | Attracts birds |
| Care | Low; remove suckers as needed |
| Edible? | Likely similar to normal staghorn; use with caution |
In summary, Rhus typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’ is a compact, eye-catching cultivar—bright golden foliage, dramatic fall colour, architectural form, and low maintenance make it a standout choice for many gardens
| Size | 3 Litre |
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