Sassafras Tree - Sassafras albidum is a lovely, deciduous, North American native tree recognized for its beautiful autumn color display, unique foliage shape and aromatic smell. Displays lush bright to medium bright green leaves with a unique three-lobe shape. In autumn their foliage ranges from colors of yellow, orange, scarlet, and purple. Grows small inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring and yields small dark blue fruit in the fall. Attracts pollinators, birds and other wildlife due to its fruit and wonderful aroma. Is hardy and very easy to grow, grows in moist, well-draining or sandy, loamy soils and tolerant of a variety soil types.
Attributes:
- This Sassafras Tree comes in a 1 Gallon pot or 1 Quart
- Size: Mature size can reach 30'- 60' x 25'- 40'
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Hardiness zone: 4-9
- Characteristics: Grows in a rounded shape from either a single trunk or into a dense, bushy thicket. Displays lush bright to medium bright green leaves with a unique three-lobe shape.
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Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
- Soil, Water, Fertilize: Moist, loamy, wet, well draining pH 6.0-7.0. Tolerant to drought and salt.
*Plants cannot be shipped to Alaska or Hawaii.
*Plants ship dormant in winter months.
*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.