Name: Sassafras albidum #5
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Sassafras albidum #5
Price: 99.99 USD
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Common Sassafras

Large-growing native tree

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NATIVE - Slow to establish after transplanting. Foliage is medium green changing to an incredible shades of yellow, orange, scarlet, and purple in the fall. Will sucker and create thickets. Excellent for naturalizing.

Botanical Name- Sassafras albidum

Pronunciation- sas-uh-FRAS AL-bih-dum

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 25 ft

Mature Height- 30 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil; will tolerate dry, acid soils

Current Size- #5

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Fauna Attracted- Host for Spicebush Swallowtail, pollinating bees, fruit-eating birds

Plant Habit- Tree

Care Rating- Moderate

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C40

Yearly Care Instructions- Prune to remove suckers and deadwood in winter; keep soil moist, especially when young.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove suckers and shape young trees.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and maintain consistent moisture for best root growth.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Tree-tone

Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, scale insects

We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide

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