Sassafras

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, that matures to about 30-60 ft × 25-40 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs. Expect yellow blooms in spring. It attracts butterflies, songbirds and pollinators.

USDA zones

4-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

30-60 ft × 25-40 ft

Bloom color

Yellow

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Butterflies, Songbirds, Pollinators

Native to

Eastern North America