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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
    Available again from SEPTEMBER 2025
    This plant will be delivered when new stock arrives in early autumn
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    Useful extras...

    Garden Goodies
    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.
    Stick in slate labels
    £10.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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