Sassafras

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Sassafras albidum

USDA Zones 4-9

Part shade - 4 to 6 hours of direct sun per day, mostly before midday

Size at Maturity: Height 30-60 ft Width 25-40 ft

Native

Attracts butterflies

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Sassafras is a charming tree with mitten-shaped leaves that change colors with the seasons, offering a vibrant display. Its roots and bark have a distinct, spicy aroma, often used in teas and traditional remedies. In spring, tiny yellow flowers bloom, attracting pollinators.

Plant sassafras in well-drained, acidic soil with full sun to partial shade. Space trees 20-30 feet apart. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, sassafras is drought-tolerant. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove dead or crossing branches. Sassafras can spread through root suckers, so monitor and remove unwanted growth to prevent invasiveness.