Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger'PBR
stag's horn sumach [Tiger Eyes]
A compact, deciduous, suckering tree with finely divided foliage which emerges green, turning to golden yellow then orange and red as autumn approaches. Greenish-yellow flowers appear from June to August followed by dense clusters of red fruits in the autumn. Less suckering than other varieties of Sumach but is still a potential nuisance plant
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Gold Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Red Orange | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering, Columnar upright, Spreading branched
- Genus
Rhus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees with simple, pinnate or palmately-divided leaves often colouring brilliantly in autumn, and inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring or summer, followed by small, spherical red fruits in dense clusters
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to obtain best autumn colour. Suckering in habit and has the potential to become a nuisance
Propagation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to obtain best autumn colour. Suckering in habit and is a potential nuisance plant
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 7; sucker removal may be necessary, in winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus, coral spot and Verticillium wilt
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