Sassafras albidum
Sassafras
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Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) - Description
Sassafras albidum (Sassafras, White Sassafras, Red Sassafras, or Silky Sassafras) is a species of Sassafras native to eastern North America, from southern Maine and southern Ontario west to Iowa, and south to central Florida and eastern Texas. It occurs throughout the eastern deciduous forest habitat type, at altitudes of sea level up to 1,500 m. It formerly also occurred in southern Wisconsin, but is extirpated there as a native tree.
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) - Blooming
Male and female flowers on separate trees, yellow and non-showy. Female will bear dark blue half inch berries on red stalks if grown close to male.
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) - Growth
Fast growing deciduous tree to 20-25 feet, then slow growing to 50-60 feet. Heavy trunk with short branches. Pleasantly aromatic
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) - Planting
Sow seeds into containers as soon as the seeds have fully ripened.
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) - Pest
Rare.
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) - Interesting facts
Sassafras has had many culinary and medicinal uses in the past, but is most commonly known for the unique taste of root beer. The roots of the Sassafras tree can be dried and then brewed to make a tea that is the base for making root beer. At one point in time it was used as a cure for Gonorrhea. These trees are native to China, Taiwan and North America.
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) - Soil and irrigation
Regular water. Best in well-drained, deep, non-alkaline soil. Won't take drought.
