‘Tiger Eye’ is a distinctive cutleaf sumac prized for its bright chartreuse-gold foliage and strongly layered branching habit. The foliage emerges golden yellow, providing a vivid contrast against darker shrubs and green perennials, and develops attractive orange and red tones in fall. Its finely divided leaves give the plant a fern-like texture, while the open structure provides interest even after the leaves drop. It is adaptable and relatively drought tolerant once established, making it useful as a specimen or bold accent in sunny landscapes. Like the species, it can spread by suckering, so allow adequate room or remove unwanted shoots when necessary.
Height: 3–6 ft
Width: 3–6 ft
Flower time: June–July
Sun/Shade: Full sun to part shade
Deer resistant
‘Tiger Eye’ is a distinctive cutleaf sumac prized for its bright chartreuse-gold foliage and strongly layered branching habit. The foliage emerges golden yellow, providing a vivid contrast against darker shrubs and green perennials, and develops attractive orange and red tones in fall. Its finely divided leaves give the plant a fern-like texture, while the open structure provides interest even after the leaves drop. It is adaptable and relatively drought tolerant once established, making it useful as a specimen or bold accent in sunny landscapes. Like the species, it can spread by suckering, so allow adequate room or remove unwanted shoots when necessary.
Height: 3–6 ft
Width: 3–6 ft
Flower time: June–July
Sun/Shade: Full sun to part shade
Deer resistant
