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SASSAFRAS ALBIDUM

$125.00

Sassafras trees are valued for their fragrant spring blooms that attract butterflies. It is also a host plant for a variety of butterflies. Bright green foliage adorns the interesting, horizontal branches and turns a striking yellow, orange and red in the fall. Female flowers produce dark blue fruits held on red stalks that are relished by birds.  Trees can sucker but if a single stem is desired suckers are easily mowed. Sassafras has been cultivated since the early 1600′;s for it’;s use as food, medicine and for building.

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Description

Size: #3

Descriptions: The berries are an important food source for many birdsAttracts butterflies Host plant for many speciesFragrant yellow flowers in springCan be used for tea, oil, and soap makingBright green foliageBright yellow-orange and red fall colorExcellent for naturalized plantings or screensNative

Hardiness Zone: ‘4-9

Grow Tips: Although adapted to dry, sandy soils, they do best in moist, fertile soils in partial shade. 

Height: 30-60′

Spread: 25-40’

Special Features: American Beauties Native Plantsr,Attracts Butterflies,Fall Color,Fragrant,Green,Native,Partial Shade,Spring,Yellow

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