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Beginner
skill rating |
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3m
max. spread |
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2m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'
Other names: Cut-leaf staghorn sumac, Stag's horn sumach 'Tiger Eyes', Sumach 'Tiger Eyes'
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Genus: Rhus
Variety or cultivar: 'Tiger Eyes' _ 'Tiger Eyes' is a deciduous, suckering shrub with golden-yellow, deeply dissected foliage that turns to orange and red in autumn. Yellow, erect panicles of green-yellow female flowers are followed by dense clusters of red fruit in autumn.
Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes' is: Deciduous
Flower: Yellow-green in Autumn; Yellow-green in Winter
Foliage: Golden-yellow in Summer; Golden-yellow, Red, Orange in Autumn
Stem: Pale-purple in All seasons
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Habit: Spreading, Suckering, Upright
Toxicity: All parts are highly toxic if ingested and foliage may cause skin irritation.
Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes' (Sumach 'Tiger Eyes') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation: Grow in moist, free-draining soil. Autumn colour will be best in full sun. Remove suckers by digging out all roots.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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