Sassafras Sassafras albidum 5 Seeds

The Sassafras is a deciduous tree that is native to eastern North America. It has small, yellow flowers and dark blue fruits. It is unique in that it has leaves of three different forms. It has unlobed leaves, leaves with one lobe and leaves with three lobes. The twigs are green and smooth. The leaves and twigs are aromatic and have a pleasant scent. They are used to flavor gumbo. The foliage is a brilliant orange or red in the autumn. Hardy in zones 4-9.