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Sassafras

Sassafras albidum, Lauraceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Black TupeloNyssa sylvatica
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
White OakQuercus alba
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Red OakQuercus rubra

Sassafras produces allelopathic compounds and forms dense clonal colonies that can exclude oak seedlings from establishing

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Sassafras grow in?

Sassafras grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Sassafras?

Good companions for Sassafras include Black Tupelo, White Oak.

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