{"product_id":"sassafras-tree","title":"Sassafras Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSassafras Tree For Sale (Sassafras albidum)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Native Tree with Character — and a Long History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassafras is one of those trees people notice without knowing the name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the one with three different leaf shapes on the same tree. The one that turns tones of orange, red, and even purple in the fall. The one that’s been part of American landscapes — and history — for a long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re looking for something native that doesn’t feel ordinary, this is it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Plant Sassafras?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are faster trees. There are bigger trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut there aren’t many like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnique foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – mitten-shaped, oval, and three-lobed leaves on one tree\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding fall color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – often brighter than surrounding trees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWildlife value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – host plant for swallowtail butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNative toughness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – handles poor soils and natural conditions well\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpreads naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – can form small colonies over time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s not a “perfectly manicured” tree — and that’s exactly why people love it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nativeplants.us\/blogs\/news\/sassafras-trees\" title=\"sassafras tree\"\u003earticle about the Sassafras tree \u003c\/a\u003efor more details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zycqb4\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eSassafras Tree Quick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rd4e0b\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eBotanical name: Sassafras albidum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ilylpp\" data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eCommon name: Sassafras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"foycmr\" data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eMature height: 30–60 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ej0vf6\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10sy886\" data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eSoil: Adaptable, well-drained preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v2aojk\" data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"713ljp\" data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eNative range: Eastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j4bcw\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eWildlife value: Host plant for butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassafras has a natural, slightly wild growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height: 30–60 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread: 25–40 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Adaptable (does well in average to dry soils)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can grow as a single tree or send up shoots nearby, creating a more natural grove look over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tree with Deep Roots in American History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassafras has been used for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding trees like this brings your property back into balance — not only visually, but ecologically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1665\" data-section-id=\"1ml20rx\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003eIs Sassafras a Good Tree to Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1806\" data-start=\"1712\"\u003eYes — for the right setting, sassafras is one of the most rewarding native trees you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1840\" data-start=\"1808\"\u003eIt’s especially well-suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1841\" data-section-id=\"1ycueen\"\u003eNaturalized areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1863\" data-section-id=\"eznnb3\"\u003eProperty edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1882\" data-section-id=\"vj8krs\"\u003eWildlife-focused landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1914\" data-section-id=\"17770ag\"\u003eLow-maintenance plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2034\" data-start=\"1945\"\u003eBecause it’s native, it adapts easily and doesn’t require constant care once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2179\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003eIf you’re looking for a tree that supports wildlife and adds seasonal interest without becoming high maintenance, sassafras is a strong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Tips (Keep It Simple)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassafras doesn’t need much once it’s established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid heavy fertilizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it room if you want it to spread naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a good choice for edges, natural areas, and places where you don’t want to constantly manage things.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipped dormant (seasonally)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-rooted young trees for best transplant success 1-2 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown to handle real outdoor conditions — not just greenhouse life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2345\" data-start=\"2303\" data-section-id=\"vdav5x\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2345\" data-start=\"2306\"\u003eSassafras vs Other Native Trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2438\" data-start=\"2347\"\u003eSassafras is often compared to trees like redbud or dogwood, but it fills a different role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2440\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2469\" data-start=\"2440\" data-section-id=\"1rsulez\"\u003eMore natural growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2511\" data-start=\"2470\" data-section-id=\"1ll3ak5\"\u003eBetter suited for informal landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2559\" data-start=\"2512\" data-section-id=\"szh8rg\"\u003eHigher wildlife value than many ornamentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2606\" data-start=\"2560\" data-section-id=\"fn34oz\"\u003eMore unique foliage than most native trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2716\" data-start=\"2608\"\u003eIf you want something less “landscaped” and more connected to the natural environment, sassafras stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2716\" data-start=\"2608\"\u003eBrowse our full selection of \u003ca title=\"native plants for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/nativeplants.us\/\"\u003enative plants for sale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports pollinators similar to many of our \u003ca title=\"pollinator plants\" href=\"https:\/\/nativeplants.us\/collections\/pollinators\"\u003epollinator plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3224\" data-start=\"3173\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Your Typical Landscape Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSassafras isn’t for perfectly lined driveways or formal rows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s for people who want something which feels a little more real.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you notice it, you start seeing it everywhere — and wondering why you didn’t plant one sooner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop all \u003ca title=\"shop native trees\" href=\"https:\/\/nativeplants.us\/collections\/trees\"\u003eNative Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1dnnuju\" data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003eGrowing Sassafras in Tennessee and the Southeast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3489\"\u003eSassafras grows naturally throughout Tennessee and much of the Southeast, making it a reliable choice for this region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3491\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003eIt performs well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x55vyw\" data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3530\"\u003eUSDA zones 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mpa33c\" data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003eClay and loamy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1de6vgv\" data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eAreas with hot summers and seasonal rainfall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3707\"\u003eIf you're planting in Tennessee or similar climates, sassafras is already adapted to your conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Native Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53359572779281,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3228\/9297\/files\/Sassafrastree.jpg?v=1775502178","url":"https:\/\/nativeplants.us\/products\/sassafras-tree","provider":"Native Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}