Rhus typhina ‘Bailtiger’
$74.99
Rhus typhina Bailtiger brings chartreuse-to-yellow cut foliage and a compact, rounded frame to sunny borders, mass plantings, and patio containers.
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Description
Bright yellow summer foliage makes Rhus typhina Bailtiger a bold focal shrub for sunny borders, mass plantings, or a roomy patio container. Its deeply cut, lanceolate leaflets drape from rosy-pink leaf stems on upward-angled branches, forming a compact rounded plant about 6 feet tall and wide.
In fall, the leaves shift to yellow, orange, and scarlet. Greenish-yellow summer flowers may be followed on female plants by red fruit clusters that can persist into winter. Give the shrub full sun and moist but well-drained soil; established plants tolerate drought and a wide range of soils.
Remove unwanted suckers and damaged wood in late winter or early spring. The sap may irritate sensitive skin, so wear gloves when pruning.
Additional information
| Height | 6 ft – 6 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 6 ft – 6 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Rhus typhina 'Bailtiger', Rhus typhina Bailtiger (Tiger Eyes), Rhus typhina laciniata Tiger Eyes, Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes, Rhus Typhina Tiger Eyes Bailtiger |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Green, Yellow |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Compact, Suckering |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Round, Upright, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Architectural, Deer resistant, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac, Tiger Eyes Staghorn Sumac, Bailtiger Sumac |
| Usps | Chartreuse new growth quickly turns bright yellow., Compact growth suits focal points, mass plantings, and large pots., Full sun and moist, well-drained soil support the brightest foliage. |
| Propagation | Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or root cuttings in winter. |
| Pests | Usually pest-free. |
| Diseases | Watch for honey fungus, coral spot, and Verticillium wilt. |
| Pruning | In late winter or early spring, remove dead or damaged branches and cut up to one-third of the oldest stems at the base. |
| Hazardous information | The sap may irritate sensitive skin; wear gloves when pruning. |
| Watering instructions | Water to keep the soil moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the strongest foliage and fall color. |
| Common Name | Tiger Eyes® Sumac |