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Sassafras albidum
also commonly known as Sassafras
A captivating, native North American tree known for its brilliant
display of autumn foliage and aromatic smell. Leaves are 3"–7" long,
bright to medium green in summer changing to enchanting colors of
yellow, deep orange, scarlet and purple in the fall. They have a unique
mitten (right- and left-handed) or three-lobe shape. The 1/2" dark blue
fruit is loved by birds in the fall. Plant in full sun or partial shade
in moist, acidic, well-drained soil. Be sure to remove any shoots that
develop for a single-trunk tree. Grows at a medium to fast pace to
30'–60' tall with a 25'–40' spread. (zones 4–9)
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