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.
This plant is sold as:
Seedling
Seedling
SKU:
96900000
Categories: Sassafras, Shade Trees, Trees
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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