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Sassafras

Sassafras Albidum

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Overview

Sassafras albidum, commonly referred to as Sassafras, is a native North American deciduous tree notable for its aromatic properties and distinctive mitten-shaped leaves. It can reach heights up to 60 feet with a spread of 25-40 feet. The tree boasts yellow-green spring flowers, followed by blue-black berries on female trees. Known for its vibrant fall foliage, it thrives in zones 4-9, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Alpine, Mediterranean

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — acidic soils.<br><br>One of the Sassafras's most notable characteristics is its tri-lobed; it can reach heights up, image 67

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Lauraceae
Climate: Alpine, Mediterranean

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Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — shrub / tree with yellow blooms; blue-black drupes borne on red stems

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — The tree features a medium growth rate; which create a unique and varied texture in the landscape, image 64

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — adding winter interest.<br><br>In the landscape design

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — adding winter interest.<br><br>In the landscape design; and adapts well to a variety of soil types, image 72

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — acidic soils.<br><br>One of the Sassafras's most notable characteristics is its tri-lobed

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — the foliage provides a stunning display; or naturalized in woodland gardens, image 69

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — Sassafras is effective as a focal point

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — and adapts well to a variety of soil types; and its leaves in cooking

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — Known for its vibrant fall foliage; sassafras is hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 9, image 62

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — The tree features a medium growth rate; which create a unique and varied texture in the landscape

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — The bark of the Sassafras is deeply furrowed and cinnamon-brown; commonly referred to as Sassafras, image 71

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils; the tree boasts yellow-green spring flowers, followed by

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — acidic soils.<br><br>One of the Sassafras's most notable characteristics is its tri-lobed; it can reach heights up to 60 feet

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — The tree boasts yellow-green spring flowers, followed by blue-black berries on female trees; the tree also supports local

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — and adapts well to a variety of soil types

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — Sassafras is effective as a focal point, image 73

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — It can reach heights up to 60 feet with a spread of 25-40 feet

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — or naturalized in woodland gardens

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — The bark of the Sassafras is deeply furrowed and cinnamon-brown; commonly referred to as Sassafras

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — the foliage provides a stunning display

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — turning vibrant shades of yellow

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — approximately 1 to 2 feet per year; its modest size makes it appropriate for residential spaces, image 65

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — shrub / tree for full or half; making it suitable for a broad range of landscapes across much of the United States

Sassafras (Sassafras Albidum) — commonly referred to as Sassafras

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Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, CC BY 2.0 · source
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