Sassafras (Sassafras albidum). Hardy, deciduous, Eastern North American tree Description: Clusters of greenish-yellow flowers appear on the branch ends of female trees in spring followed by bluish-black berries in the fall; aromatic, bright green leaves have three shapes: ovate, mitten-shaped, and three-lobed; showy yellow, purple, and red fall color Habit: Upright, pyramidally-shaped tree grows 30-60' high and 25-40' wide; spreads by suckering to form colonies Culture: Prefers full... - Sassafras (Sassafras albidum). |