Staghorn sumac plant named ‘Bailtiger’

Abstract

A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Rhus typhina is provided. This Staghorn Sumac plant displays a dwarf, compact and spreading growth habit with a somewhat flat crown. Attractive chartreuse green foliage initially is formed that quickly largely changes to bright yellow. Predominantly yellow foliage is displayed in the fall together with some scarlet coloration. During observations to date the plant has been relatively free of insect and disease problems. The plant is well-suited for providing distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

1. A new and distinct Staghorn Sumac plant having the following combination of characteristics:
 (a) exhibits a dwarf growth habit,  
 (b) forms attractive chartreuse green new foliage that quickly largely changes to bright yellow, and in the fall displays predominantly yellow foliage with some scarlet coloration,  
 (c) is relatively free of insect and disease problems, and  
 (d) is well-suited for growing as a distinctive ornamental shrub in the landscape;  
 
     substantially as illustrated and described.