Rhus, Staghorn Sumac, Velvet Sumac 'Tiger Eyes' (Rhus typhina)


Two or three months after planting


Young 'Tiger Eyes' Discovered by Bailey's nursery of Minnesota

Young shrub growing with Geranium phaeum, Rosa Graham Thomas and Astrantia major Rose Symphony

X Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes') aka 'Bailtiger'

X Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes') aka 'Bailtiger'

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes') aka 'Bailtiger'

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes') aka 'Bailtiger'

Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes') aka 'Bailtiger'


Quite unique and eye-catching tree....can't wait to watch this one grow up!!


''Tiger Eyes'' & Friend




Growing in a container at Scott Arboretum.

Mid-October, 2008

Early May, 2008

Nothing but praise for this plant. Put sedum angelina at the base for extra 'Pow!'

Late April, 2009

Late April, 2009





Pittsburgh, PA, USA June 6 2010 Zone 5b. Full sun

Originally planted as 2-gallon size specimen three years ago. It is now nearly 5 feet tall.

Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI

Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI

Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI

Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI

Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI

Early June and mid October. Low maintenance shrub with unrivaled foliage color. Rhus 'Tiger Eyes'

Late in July the foliage took on some pinkish highlights. Rhus 'Tiger Eyes'




Chicago botanical gardens

Combines well with burgundy, purple and pink vegetation



Lighten up a border, great with phlox and heuchera

Photo courtesy of Mark Delepine. Copyright of Mark Delapine. Berkeley, California.
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Rhus, Staghorn Sumac, Velvet Sumac
Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'
Type: | Shrubs, Trees |
Height: | 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) |
Conditions: | Zone 4-8, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |