Native Sassafras Plant - Aromatic Deciduous Tree in Quart Pot for USDA Zones 4-9

Native Sassafras Plant Overview

Enhance your garden with the Native Sassafras plant, offered in a convenient quart pot. This deciduous tree, Sassafras albidum, is native to eastern North America and is known for its distinctive foliage and aromatic qualities. It is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to create a natural habitat or add a unique visual and sensory element to their landscape.

Key Features

• Distinctive leaf shapes including unlobed, bilobed, and trilobed forms.
• Aromatic properties that add a pleasant scent to your garden.
• Grows up to 35 meters (115 feet), providing substantial shade.
• Attracts pollinators with its small yellow flowers.
• Produces blue-black drupes that add seasonal interest.
• Certified nursery grown in Tennessee, ensuring plant quality and authenticity.

Growing Information

The Sassafras plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in well-drained, loamy soil. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. As a deciduous tree, it will shed its leaves seasonally and can reach heights between 9 and 35 meters.