{"product_id":"tiger-eyes-cutleaf-staghorn-sumac","title":"Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Glowing Chartreuse, Cutleaf Shrub With Tropical Flair and Fiery Fall\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac (\u003cem\u003eRhus typhina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bailtiger') brings an almost tropical look to cold-climate gardens — deeply dissected, fern-like leaves emerge chartreuse-green and brighten to glowing yellow-gold all summer, then ignite in brilliant orange and scarlet for fall. It's a tough, fast, hardy shrub with a sculptural, layered form. Whether you want a bold foliage focal point in a Maple Grove bed, a fiery fall accent in an Edina border, or a striking shrub for a hot, dry Woodbury slope, Tiger Eyes lights up the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiger Eyes Sumac Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRhus typhina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bailtiger' (TIGER EYES)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiger Eyes Sumac, Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac, Golden Sumac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 feet (spreads by suckers over time)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part sun — brightest gold foliage in good light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate. Quite drought-tolerant once established.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — very cold-hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates Minnesota clay-loam, dry, rocky, and poor soils. Prefers well-drained ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous — deeply cut, fern-like; chartreuse to glowing gold, fine-textured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFall Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrilliant orange and scarlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to USDA zone 4 — proven in Twin Cities winters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — sumac is rarely browsed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaghorn sumac (\u003cem\u003eRhus typhina\u003c\/em\u003e) is native to the eastern U.S.; 'Bailtiger' is a less-aggressive golden, cutleaf selection. It still suckers — plan placement accordingly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiger Eyes Sumac Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBold Foliage Focal Point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glowing chartreuse-gold, fern-like foliage and layered branching make Tiger Eyes a dramatic, almost tropical focal point — a standout against dark-leaved shrubs, evergreens, or a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough Slope and Dry-Site Shrub\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and unfazed by poor or dry soil, it's excellent on a hot bank or hard site. Its suckering habit can be an asset for holding a slope — just give it room to roam or be ready to remove suckers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFall-Color Accent\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brilliant orange-scarlet fall color is a showstopper, lighting up a border or naturalized area as the season ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Tiger Eyes Sumac in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003espring (late April–May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full season of root establishment, or in \u003cstrong\u003eearly fall (late August–early October)\u003c\/strong\u003e while the soil is still warm. Get it in the ground at least six weeks before the ground freezes. Avoid mid-summer heat and never plant after mid-October or before spring thaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Tiger Eyes Sumac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a full-sun spot for the brightest foliage — and one where occasional suckers are easy to manage or welcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep, so the crown sits at or slightly above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen heavy clay; sumac tolerates lean soil, so heavy amendment isn't needed, but ensure good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the plant, backfill, firm gently, and water in thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo limit spread, install a root barrier or plan to mow\/cut suckers around the planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2–3 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Tiger Eyes Sumac in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water deeply every 2–3 days. Month 1–2: about twice a week. Month 3–6: roughly weekly during active growth, less once established — it's drought-tolerant. \u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e — usually late October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established Tiger Eyes rarely needs supplemental water except during prolonged drought — one of the most self-sufficient foliage shrubs you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Tiger Eyes Sumac survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — easily. It's rated to USDA zone 4 and is reliably hardy throughout the Twin Cities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — like other sumacs it suckers and can form a colony, though 'Bailtiger' is less aggressive than the wild species. Site it where suckers are welcome (great for slopes and naturalized areas) or be prepared to remove them to keep it as a single clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the foliage look tropical?\u003c\/strong\u003e The deeply dissected, fern-like leaves and bold branching give it an exotic, layered look unusual among hardy shrubs — and the chartreuse-to-gold color makes it glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer-resistant and drought-tolerant?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes to both, which makes it a great choice for tough, low-water, deer-prone sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in early spring as needed to shape it or control size; it also takes a hard renewal cut well. Remove suckers anytime to limit spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Sumac\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough Minnesota-native sumac with brilliant red fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFireside Ninebark\u003c\/strong\u003e — a bold, multicolor-foliage shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Wine Ninebark\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dark-leaved shrub that contrasts with golden foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Shadow Fothergilla\u003c\/strong\u003e — a blue-foliage shrub with brilliant fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink Beauty Potentilla\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough, long-blooming shrub for hot, dry spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Tiger Eyes Sumac Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger Eyes matures to 5–6 ft wide and spreads by suckers, so it's usually placed as a specimen or in small groups rather than a tight hedge. Space about 5 ft on center if massing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (~5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a focal point, a single plant makes a dramatic statement; a group of 3 on a slope reads as a glowing gold colony — just give it room to sucker or install a root barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTiger Eyes Sumac Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply cut, fern-like leaves emerge chartreuse-green on sculptural, layered branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage brightens to glowing yellow-gold, giving an almost tropical look among hardy shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole plant ignites in brilliant orange and scarlet — a true showstopper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare, antler-like branching (the \"staghorn\" form) gives bold sculptural structure against snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/summer-wine-ninebark\"\u003eSummer Wine Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — dark wine foliage that contrasts beautifully with Tiger Eyes' gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/first-editions-fireside-ninebark\"\u003eFireside Ninebark\u003c\/a\u003e — bold multicolor foliage for a fiery, layered planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-shadow-fothergilla\"\u003eBlue Shadow Fothergilla\u003c\/a\u003e — blue-toned foliage and brilliant fall color to complement the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-beauty-potentilla\"\u003ePink Beauty Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — a tough, long-blooming shrub for the same hot, dry sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Tiger Eyes Sumac Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiger Eyes thrives in full sun on hot, dry, poor, or rocky sites — drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and hardy to zone 4, with the brightest gold foliage in good light. Not a fit if you want a neat, contained shrub in a small bed: it suckers and can form a colony, so site it where the spread is welcome (great on slopes and naturalized areas) or be ready to remove suckers each year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54230599270705,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54233671762225,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Tiger_Eyes_Cutleaf_Staghorn_Sumac_5.jpg?v=1779074430","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/tiger-eyes-cutleaf-staghorn-sumac","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}