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RHUS typhina 'Tiger Eyes'
Commonly known as Sumach
Exceptional changing leaf colour. Yellow in summer with orange and scarlet tones in autumn
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DeciduousLeaves to 60cm (24in) with 11-31 oblong-lance-shaped leaflets
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Height1-2m (3-6½ft)
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Spread1-2m (3-6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSlower, lower growing, more compact form. Spreads only slowly by suckers
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
RHUS typhina 'Tiger Eyes'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. R. 'Bailtiger'Pests & DiseasesCoral spotPlace of originEastern North America
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPinnate
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Rhus - Growing Guide
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