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Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00001325
01/01/98

Sassafras albidum--Sassafras

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9                                     
Height: 45 ft   Spread: 30 ft  Form: spreading              
Type: deciduous tree                                        
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches                         

Comments: Sassafras is difficult to transplant and, in an   
undisturbed area, the tree forms thickets.  There are       
three distinct leaf forms on one tree and the twigs and     
roots are aromatic when bruised.  Sassafras grows best in   
a sunny location and in a well-drained soil.  The fall      
color varies with the particular plant but is generally     
yellow, red or a combination.  The fruit are purple and     
borne on bright red stems.  Sassafras has fairly brittle    
wood.                                                       

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