Is my tiger eye sumac tree dead?
Q: We had this tree for about 5 years and this last year we cut (cut), so it would not be so great and I fear that we killed him. It is usually very growing leaves this time of year. He has not even started one of the things it usually blurred.
A: If you scratch the bark with your fingernail, there should be a green undercoat. If no, it might be dead. You can also just wait. If there is still no sign of growth during the month of May, it is permanently ruined.
If you scratch the bark with your fingernail, there should be a green undercoat. If no, it might be dead. You can also just wait. If there is still no sign of growth during the month of May, it is permanently ruined.
Why does my newly planted Tiger Eye Sumac is droopy?
Q: Hi,
few days ago i planted 2 tiger eye sumac bushes (about 2 feet tall) that i had bought from a nursery. they looked very healthy when i bought them. I planted them at night and in the morning the leaves were not fresh. they were droopy and saggy despite the fact that
A: Plant Tiger Eyes sumac in well-drained soil and full to part sun. It tolerates poor soils quite well, thrives in clay and is drought tolerant once established. Have you met this criteria where you've planted them? Is it possible you have over-watered? By a water meter for $5 and test, or dig back some earth next to the root to see (squeeze the dirt
Dandelion Garden: Contain, Maintain, Detain, Refrain
by shilyn
There are so many beautiful plants to enjoy in our landscapes, but one must always remember the “right plant, right place” mantra when selecting and planting. Sumac, mint/catmint, bamboo, and ivy, among others, can be beautiful in the right place, but planted and used improperly, they can become a nightmare.
Sumac (Rhus typhina) grows in “the wild” in the Pacific Northwest. Staghorn sumac is often planted in the landscape because of its beautiful fall leaf color, interesting flower, and architectural look. Unfortunately, sumac spreads by rhizomes, and can invasively grow through the landscape into areas where you don’t want it. Sumac can also heave sidewalks and driveways – resulting in expensive repair work. Tiger Eyes sumac is a smaller variety of sumac and has been billed as a non-invasive sumac. My experience with Tiger Eyes, however, is that it still spreads. It isn’t as aggressive as the Staghorn sumac, but it still spreads. Sumac may best be planted in a container if you really want to enjoy it and not worry about it.
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Tiger Eyes Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac
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Anyone growing Tiger Eye Sumac?
RE: Anyone growing Tiger Eye Sumac? Posted by: muddydogs (My Page) on ... I just planted a tiger eye sumac yesterday and today a neighbour came ...
