Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac Tiger Eyes

This is Staghorn Sumac ‘Tiger Eyes’. It is a dwarf, golden-leaved, staghorn sumac cultivar that typically matures to only 6’ tall and as wide. Deeply dissected, pinnate compound leaves (to 1-2’ long) emerge chartreuse in spring, but quickly mature to bright yellow. Foliage may acquire some striking orange and scarlet tones in fall. Tiny insignificant greenish-yellow flowers bloom in terminal cone-shaped panicles in early summer, followed on female plants by reddish fall fruiting clusters. Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soils except for soils that are poorly drained. Generally tolerant of urban conditions. WARNING – this plant is suckering and invasive via root invasion into surrounding garden areas. ‘Tiger Eyes’ is actually known to sucker less than traditional Staghorn Sumac, yet buyer be warned – it still suckers and will be a challenge to keep out of surrounding gardens.