It is particularly noted for the reddish-brown hairs that cover the young branchlets in somewhat.

Tiger Eyes sumac is more compact than some other sumac varieties, so it doesn't require a severe pruning to keep it a good height for the landscape. When pruning in late winter or early spring. Rejuvenate old plants by heavy pruning in springtime.

Don't shear the top to control the sumac's size, but cut any tall branches off to ground level. Tiger Eyes shrubs produce fewer suckers than other cultivars of their species, which means they spread more slowly than their relatives. Keep the suckers in. Prune tiger eyes sumac in early spring. Clean garden clippers with a rag dipped in denatured alcohol before beginning. Trim out all dead stems and branches at their points of origin. Trim off any. Sep 27, Anne’s advice on pruning sumac: Don’t prune more than 1/3 of the plant away at any time.

Removing too much wood can cause extra stress on the plant. If you are drastically pruning the shrub to get it back in to place or shape, fall and winter are a good time to do this. If you are pruning a conifer tree removal branches for shape, summer is a good time for that. Nov 12, It does sucker a bit, but not nearly as much as the larger form of sumac. You also may need to prune it to maintain the desired shape.

This can be done in late winter when you can see the shrub’s form clearly. Tiger Eyes is a medium-sized shrub with striking color and interesting treecut.bar: Mary Lahr Schier. Noteworthy CharacteristicsEye-catching foliage in spring, summer, and fall. CarePick a site in full sun for best autumn color.

Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil. May be invasive. PropagationSow seed in autumn in a seedbed. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or root cuttings in winter. Separate suckers when plant is treecut.barted Reading Time: 1 min. Aug 10, Very nice tree William! I Just picked up this tiger eye sumac - liked the trunk- and was happy to see this thread where I may learn a bit about this species.

Being that it’s august I was wondering how these guys take a little pruning mid summer. Any tips would b very appreciated!Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins.