Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

In early spring, clusters of small yellow flowers smother the tree. In the summer, bright-green mitten-shaped fragrant leaves occur as right and left handed models. In the fall, Sassafras leaves take on colors ranging from purple to scarlet.

Interest for the year-round landscape
Great fall color
Food and cover for watchable wildlife

Item

Description

On Hand
12246 S3-5 RPM 58
12910 S3-3CG RPM 400
1900 S3-3 RPM 179
1902 S3-15 RPM 8

More about Sassafras albidum :

This tree is a host plant for many moths and butterflies and naturally grows as a suckering colony. The roots are used to make tea.

Sassafras Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

30-60 Feet

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Spread:

25-40 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

4-9

Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
• Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Songbirds
• Upland Birds and Game
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
Foliage Color
• Orange
Habit
• Deciduous
Program
• Grow Native!
Attributes
• Interesting Bark
• Midwest Native