Michael Dirr said it well: "Perhaps no native plant is as flamboyant as Sumac in autumn, when large colonies create blankets of fluorescent yellows and reds along the highways and byways of America... Culture is abysmally easy."

Dr. Carl Whitcomb said, "Staghorn Sumac is tough and durable, growing well on most sites..."
and
"... a large shrub with few problems, attractive foliage, good fall color and fine foliage texture can't be too bad."


"Densely wooly when young; velvety to the touch. Hairs are lost by the second season."





'Tiger Eyes' Staghorn Sumac, unlike its relatives, grows to about 6 feet... with comparable spread. That makes it suitable for urban gardens... at least to a greater degree than others in this genus. I've used it in two perennial borders and like the contrast in foliage color and texture when planted among other perennials. Because it is hardy to zone 4 it is also a good year-round candidate for containers.