Sassafras

 

Common Name	Sassafras
Scientific Name	Sassafras albidum
Native Region	Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Dry Upland Site, Moist Upland Site
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	birds
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6)
Height	over 50'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	yellow to purple-red fall color; small yellow flowers; host plant for spicebush and palamedes swallowtail butterflies; roots used to make sassafras tea