Scientific Name
Sassafras albidum

Common Name
Sassafras


Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Habit: Deciduous
Exposure: Sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil
Height: 30 to 60'
Flower/Fruit: Yellow, weakly fragrant flowers in April; male trees are more showy; dark blue drupes
Comments: Three distinct leaf forms; clear yellow, orange, pink to scarlet fall foliage; deep tap root makes transplanting large plants difficult; pyramidal, irregular form; birds attracted to fruit; leaves larval food for swallowtail butterflies
Cultivars: --
 

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