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Open today 4 PM - 11 PM

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Sassafras

Sassafras summer

Overview

Scientific NameSassafras albidium
Common NameSassafras
FamilyLaraceae
Year Planted2014
Average Tree SizeSmall, Medium
Growth RateModerate, Fast
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained
Native RangeMidwest North America
Hardiness Zone4 to 7
Season of InterestEarly Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall
Supported WildlifeBirds, Small Mammals
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Sassafras Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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