Sassafras - - Sassafras albidum
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| Zones 4 - 9 | Ornamental Tree | 30' - 60' High | 25' - 40' Spread |
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| Slow Growth | Full Sun | Various Soils | rounded Shape |
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Sassafras - - Sassafras albidum
A captivating, native North American tree known for its brilliant display of autumn foliage and aromatic smell. Leaves are 3"–7" long, bright to medium green in summer changing to enchanting colors of yellow, deep orange, scarlet and purple in the fall. They have a unique mitten (right- and left-handed) or three-lobe shape. The 1/2" dark blue fruit is loved by birds in the fall. Plant in full sun or partial shade in moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Be sure to remove any shoots that develop for a single-trunk tree. Grows at a medium to fast pace to 30'–60' tall with a 25'–40' spread. (zones 4–9)
