Rhus typh. 'Tiger Eyes' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Stag's horn sumach 'Tiger Eyes'® (Rhus typhina) is a bushy, multi-stemmed shrub with decorative, red fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces light green flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. The Stag's horn sumach 'Tiger Eyes'® also has shiny, pinnate, greenish-yellow leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide. The Stag's horn sumach 'Tiger Eyes'® makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhus hirta 'Tiger Eyes'®.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * light brown shoots * attractive red, scarlet autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Stag's horn sumach 'Tiger Eyes'® are greenish-yellow, pinnate, glossy, alternate. They are about 40 - 50 cm tall. Stag's horn sumach 'Tiger Eyes'® turns bright red to scarlet in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Stag's horn sumach 'Tiger Eyes'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stag's horn sumach 'Tiger Eyes'® is a bushy and multi-stemmed shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The light green flowers of Stag's horn sumach 'Tiger Eyes'® appear in panicles from June to July.

Fruit
The red fruits of Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'® are particularly decorative. These appear from the beginning of August. Adhere for a very long time.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'® are tomentose, light brown in colour.

Root
Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'® is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.