Tiger Eyes Sumac

Rhus typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’ FE® (Tiger Eyes® Staghorn Sumac) is a compact, sport-free cultivar prized for its lacy, chartreuse-gold foliage that deepens to rich amber in autumn. This dwarf, clump-forming shrub brings architectural texture and year-round interest to borders, foundation plantings, and mixed shrub beds. It thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates poor, dry soils. Hardy in Canadian zones 3–8, it’s low-maintenance and resistant to the typical suckering of other sumacs.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Rhus typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’ FE®
• Common name: Tiger Eyes® Staghorn Sumac
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 3–8
• Exposure: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor, dry, rocky or sandy soils
• Height: 1.5–2 m (5–6 ft)
• Width: 1.5–2 m (5–6 ft)
• Foliage: Frilly chartreuse-gold leaves maturing to amber and bronze in fall
• Flower/fruit: Tight panicles of red berries in late summer; persistent into winter
• Bloom time: Mid to late summer
• Maintenance: Low; virtually suckering-free, prune minimally to maintain shape
• Advantages: Dwarf, non-invasive habit; striking year-round color; excellent choice for small gardens and containers