Sassafras
Sassafras
Sassafras albidum
Type: Medium tree
Sun Needs: Full sun-part shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
Mature Size(ft): 30-60 x 25-40
Bloom Time: April-May
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 1-2
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
Excellent for naturalized plantings or screens where they are given lots of space to colonize. Also can be grown as lawn specimens.
• Prairie plantings
• Erosion control
• Low-maintenance ornamental grass beds
Ecological benefits:
• Larval host plant for several skipper butterflies
• Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals
Other info:
Prefers moist, acidic soils and tolerates dry, sandy soils. Will spread via root suckers if not pruned.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder