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Sassafras
Bright green leaves on this sassafras tree occur in three distinct forms: unlobed, mitten-shaped and three-lobed, then turn yellow, purple and red in fall. An uncommon Ontario native of the Carolinian Zone, female trees can carry purple fruit on scarlet stalks after spring flowering.
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Description
Bright green leaves on this sassafras tree occur in three distinct forms: unlobed, mitten-shaped and three-lobed, then turn yellow, purple and red in fall. An uncommon Ontario native of the Carolinian Zone, female trees can carry purple fruit on scarlet stalks after spring flowering.
Additional information
| Latin Name | Sassafras albidium |
|---|---|
| French Common Name | Sassafras commun |
| Site Use | Specimen Plant, Tolerates Black Walnut, Woodland Garden |
| Height | 50 Feet |
| Spread | 40 Feet |
| Growth Rate | Moderate Growing |
| Fall Foliage | yellow, orange/red to purple |
| Plant Shape | Pyramidal |
| Flowering | Spring Flowering |
| Resistance | Deer Resistant |
| Maintenance | Medium Maintenance |
| Light Level | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness zone | Cold Hardy |
| Wildlife Ecology Native | Carolinian, Native, Pollinators |
| USDA Zone | Zone: 4 |
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