Sassafras albidum
Fragrant foliage. Oval, mitten, three finger and five finger glove shaped foliage all on one individual plant. Blue fruit on end of red stalk in clusters. Yellow flowers early in the spring prior to the leaf emergence.
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| Common Name | sassfras |
| Landscape Zone | LZ3 |
| Firewise Rating | MODERATELY Firewise (2) |
| Urban Use | Low |
| Invasive | No |
| Native | Yes |
| Utility Use | No |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | No |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 8 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | Adaptable |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | Medium |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | Medium |
| Pest Resistance | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Plant Form | Columnar |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 40 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 12 |
| Trunk Size | Single |
| Bark | Blocky |
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
| Leaf Persistance | Deciduous |
| Leaf Color | Green None |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Leaf Surface | Pubescent |
| Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |
