Historically valued for medicinal use, Sassafras remains versatile, with trees remaining small in shade or growing tall when given sun and moist, acidic soils. The fall color on Sassafras ranges from red to purple, and it serves as larval host for many butterfly species.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Attracts Bees |
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Host Plant |
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Tolerance
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Drought Tolerant |
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Urban Environment |
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Salt Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Dioecious (fruits only on female plants) |
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Edible |
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Low Maintenance |
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Landscape Use
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Massing |
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Naturalize |
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Specimen |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage |
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Orange to Brown Fall Foliage |
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Red to Purple Fall Foliage |
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Growth Habit
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