Sassafras

Name: Sassafras
Brand: American Beauties Native Plants®
Price: 89.99 USD
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Sassafras albidum

North American Native

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Known for its unique mitt-shaped leaves that smell like root beer when crushed. This native tree offers spectacular fall color ranging from yellow to deep orange and scarlet.

Size at Maturity

Height 30'- 60' Spread 25'- 40'

Growing Zone

USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9

Lowest Temperatures -30°F to -20°F

Light Requirements

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

Host Plant For

Spicebush Swallowtail, Palamedes Swallowtail, Promethea Moth, Imperial Moth

Wildlife Benefits

Supports Bees
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Butterflies

Native Range

AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WV

Special Conditions

Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant

Fragrant

Seasons of Interest

Spring
Fall

How to Plant

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Planting and Care Guide

Planting Tips

Plant in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to average soil. Space 15–25 feet apart or allow to naturalize in a woodland setting. Water thoroughly after planting.

Care Tips

Water deeply and regularly the first 2–3 seasons. Once established it is quite drought tolerant and very adaptable. Little pruning is needed. Sassafras spreads by root suckers to form colonies over time- remove suckers to maintain a single-trunk form, or allow to spread naturally. The extraordinary multi-lobed leaves (on the same tree, leaves may be unlobed, mitten-shaped, or three-lobed) turn vivid orange, red, and purple in fall- one of the finest native trees for fall color. Largely pest-free.

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