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Sassafras
Sassafras albidum

A captivating, native North American tree known for its brilliant display of fall foliage and aromatic smell. Leaves are 3"-7" long and bright to medium green in summer changing to enchanting colors of deep orange, scarlet, purple and yellow in the fall. Slightly fragrant yellow flowers bloom in spring and followed by round, blue fruit which attracts many birds. Grows 30'-60' high with a 25'-40' spread. Prefers full sun to light shade in moist, loamy, acid, and well-drained soil.


Type of tree:
The Sassafras falls into the following type(s): Ornamental Trees, Shade Trees
Mature Height:
The Sassafras grows to be 30' - 60' feet in height.
Mature Spread:
The Sassafras has a spread of about 25' - 40' at full maturity.
Spread Variations:

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a slow growth rate.

Sun:
This Sassafras does well in full sun, partial shade.


Soil:
The Sassafras grows in acidic, loamy, moist, rich, sandy, silty loam, well drained soils.



Shape:
This Sassafras has irregular, rounded shape.

Additional Information
Description:
A captivating, native North American tree known for its brilliant display of fall foliage and aromatic smell. Leaves are 3"-7" long and bright to medium green in summer changing to enchanting colors of deep orange, scarlet, purple and yellow in the fall. Slightly fragrant yellow flowers bloom in spring and followed by round, blue fruit which attracts many birds. Grows 30'-60' high with a 25'-40' spread. Prefers full sun to light shade in moist, loamy, acid, and well-drained soil.

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