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SASSAFRAS albidum

Commonly known as Ague tree

Very upright tree spreading by suckers with aromatic leaves and good autumn colour. A rare tree in the UK

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

£40.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

3 Litre

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Deciduous - elliptic to ovate leaves can be entire or shallowly to deeply 3-lobed. Dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long turn yellow to orange or purple in autumn
Yellow
Height - 25m (82ft)
Spread - 15m (49ft)
Tree - deeply fissured bark. Produces racemes to 5cm (2in) across of tiny flowers.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Exotic plants -
Medicinal properties - aromatic oils from this plant repel pests and can act as a tonic to lower blood pressure. Was used as flavouring in root beer until the main component of the essential oil, safrole was banned for health reasons (carcinogenic).
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - eastern North America
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil - nearer to acid
Tree Shape - Broadly columnar -