Staghorn Sumac “Tiger Eyes”
By Alan Summers A Staghorn Sumac Unlike Any Other Rhus typhina, commonly known as Staghorn Sumac, is a native throughout the Eastern United States. It survives in the most inhospitable conditions and grows into large weed-inhibiting masses by suckering. In 2004, Bailey Nursery in Minnesota introduced a new Staghorn Sumac that is unlike any other - ‘Tiger Eyes.’ Unlike other Staghorn Sumacs, ‘Tiger Eyes’ is compact and slow spreading, making it a valuable addition to the garden. ‘Tiger Eyes’ is medium-sized shrub with lacy, fern-like foliage. The leaves start out as bright chartreuse green in color but soon change to a brilliant yellow. It is this gorgeous foliage that has caused overwhelming popularity around the world. The fuzzy light purple branches offer a beautiful contrast to the bright yellow leaves. The branches are angled upward while the leaves hang down resulting in an Oriental feel. The fall show of color is as spectacular as any deciduous shrub. Beginning in mid-October the foliage turns from yellow to a scarlet-orange and then to velvet red. ‘Tiger Eyes’ matures at an average height of six feet with an equal spread. ‘Tiger Eyes’ is refined enough to be used as an accent specimen. Combines beautifully in the garden with maroon-leaved Black Lace Elderberry and blu-flowering Nepeta (catmint). Once established, it is tough enough to survive incredible drought and neglect. It is hard to conceive of a shrub that will tolerate more abuse and still survive. Excellent used in masses on large, steep, dry banks where nothing else will survive. Planting and Care Unlike many plants with yellow foliage, ‘Tiger Eyes’ will thrive in full sun without any scorching. Once it is established it will tolerate poor soil, cold winters, and drought. Plant in full sun to part shade. Requires well-drained soil. Fertilize with Plant-Tone. Hardy in Zones 4-8. Click here to view Tiger Eyes. Alan Summers, president of Carroll Gardens, Inc., has over 30 years experience in gardening and landscape design. He has made Carroll Gardens one of Americas preeminent nurseries, having introduced more than 20 new perennials and woody shrubs over the years and reintroduced numerous lost cultivars back to American gardeners. Carroll Gardens publishes a weekly online newsletter written by Alan. It contains valuable gardening advice and tips and answers to customer questions. Click here to sign up for the Carroll Gardens weekly enewsletter. Every Saturday, Alan hosts a call-in gardening forum on WCBM radio - 680 AM. For those outside of the WCBM listening area, they can listen to radio show via the internet. Visit CarrollGardens.com to learn more. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alan_Summers http://EzineArticles.com/?Staghorn-Sumac-Tiger-Eyes&id=317281 buy ambien online next day buy ambien online next day ambien online perscriptions online pharmacy2c ambien
