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    SASSAFRAS
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    SASSAFRAS

    Genus of 3 species of generally dioecious, woodland deciduous trees from China, Taiwan and North America

    Used extensively, especially by native Americans where use was made of the whole plant for culinary, medical and dental purposes.

     

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    • Good to know
      Grown for their stately habit and glossy, aromatic foliage which colours well in autumn.
    • Place of origin
      China, Taiwan, North America
    • Deciduous
    • Tree
    • Scented foliage
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    Varieties
    SASSAFRAS albidum
    Ague tree
    Very upright tree spreading by suckers with aromatic leaves and good autumn colour. A rare tree in the UK
     
    3 Litre
    £35.00
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    Available again from SEPTEMBER 2025
    This plant will be delivered when new stock arrives in early autumn
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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