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SASSAFRAS
Used extensively, especially by native Americans where use was made of the whole plant for culinary, medical and dental practices.
Genus of 3 species of generally dioecious, woodland deciduous trees.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousDioecious trees (male and female flowers on separate plants)
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Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for their stately habit and glossy, aromatic foliage which colours well in autumn.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originChina, Taiwan, North America -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soilNearer to acid
Sassafras - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of SASSAFRAS
SASSAFRAS albidum
Ague tree
very upright tree spreading by suckers with aromatic leaves and good autumn colour. A rare tree in the UK
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
