Sassafras tree

Sassafras is an easy-going North American tree with pretty spring flowers and large, interesting leaves that turn beautiful colors in the fall.

Sassafras trees smell like Fruit Loops. No, SERIOUSLY, they do. Scratch their bark or rub a leaf between your fingers, and a sugary, sweet smell that evokes memories of Kellogg’s cereal and brightly colored toucans will permeate your immediate surroundings. Warning: cravings for brightly colored sugary (whole grain?) donut-shaped objects may also ensue. Now, I … Continue reading "Sassafras Smell Like Fruit Loops"

How to propagate Sassafras trees

The sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a small, handsome deciduous tree with a height of about 30 feet and a spread of about 20 feet. It can be grown in U.S. Hardiness Zones 6 to 8. It is beautiful as a stand-alone feature in your landscape with yellow flowers in early spring before leaves appear, […]

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Sassafras is an easy-going North American tree with pretty spring flowers and large, interesting leaves that turn beautiful colors in the fall.

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Looking to add interest to the landscape? Consider the sassafras tree. What is a sassafras tree and where do sassafras trees grow? Read this article to learn more about growing this interesting tree.

Sassafras albidum, a tree native to the East, features fragrant foliage, great fall color, yellow flowers, blue fruits, a suckering habit. It grows in Portland.

Looking to add interest to the landscape? Consider the sassafras tree. What is a sassafras tree and where do sassafras trees grow? Read this article to learn more about growing this interesting tree.