Species: Sassafras albidum

(sas'ih-fras a'bih-dum)

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Found on Course Walks

Maples, Beeches and Others

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Birch Mountain'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 30' - 60' (spread 25' - 40')

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: pyramidal; irregular

Ornamental Other: various soils; full sun or light shade

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)

Environmental Other: bright green foliage turns brillliant yellow, orange, red in fall; dark cinnamon furrowed bark; blue-black fruits and bright red stalks

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

relatively free of problems; borers and bagworms may seriously weaken trees

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

very difficult to transplant; transplant as young plants from container or B&B in early spring; suckers

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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