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Common name: Sassafras
Scientific name: Sassafras albidum
Category: Native Tree - Deciduous, Rare
Sample mature size: 20 m tall, 12 m wide; 66 ft tall, 39.5 ft wide
Sunlight: Shade, Partial-sun
Water: Average, Dry
Soil: Loam
Blooms: Yellow in April
Natural habitats: Forest-shaded
Wildlife benefits: Bees/wasps π, Beneficial insects π, Butterflies/skippers π¦
Points of interest: - Rare tree, found growing naturally in pockets of southwestern Ontario - Fast growing,and usually doesn't flower the first 10 years - Oils from this tree are sometimes used in the making of soaps and perfumes - Fun fact .... bark was used to make the original root beer
Please note - Heights vary but as a rare species, plants are currently small. Please inquire if need more details.
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