Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Fall 2025

Native Tall shrub or tree produces three shapes of leaves: a mitten-shaped leaf with one large lobe and a small “thumb”; an oval leaf, and a three-lobed leaf.  Small, yellow-green flowers in clusters on separate male and female trees, in early to mid-spring.  Aromatic leaves, twigs, and roots attractive to wildlife for berries and foliage.  Can grow 30-60 ft high and 25-40ft wide.

Prefers: Full sun or part shade with moist soil.  Tolerates wide range of soils.  Be sure to choose the right site as once it is planted it doesn't tolerate being moved.  Sassafras is allelopathic and can discourage the growth of certain other plants within its root zone.

Benefits: Attracts Birds and Butterflies.  Larval Host: Spicebush butterfly, Tiger swallow-tail, Palamedes butterflies, Pale Swallowtail.

Gallon 1yr+ 18-24" Tall  Fall 2025