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Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) - 3 gallon

Key Features

Hardiness Zones: 4-9

Height: 30-40'

Features: Inedible fruit, Orange Fall Color, Red Fall Color, Spring flowering, Yellow Fall Color

Sun Exposure: Sun

$109.00
$109.00

    Description

    The Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a fast-growing, deciduous tree known for its unique, mitten-shaped leaves, fragrant bark, and brilliant fall colors. Native to North America, it thrives in well-drained, acidic soils and adapts to full sun or partial shade. Its foliage turns vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and deep red in autumn, adding striking seasonal interest. The tree also produces small, dark-blue fruits that attract birds and supports pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes. With a mature height of 30–60 feet and a spreading, irregular crown, the sassafras is ideal for naturalized areas, woodland gardens, and specimen plantings. Beyond its ornamental appeal, the tree’s aromatic leaves and bark have historical uses in traditional remedies and teas. Hardy in zones 4–9, the Sassafras Tree is a low-maintenance, visually captivating choice for diverse landscape settings.

    ** Please note that online inventory is completely separate from in-store inventory. Please call the Garden Center at (219) 663-1042 or contact us at orders@niemeyerstone.com for inquiries about plants available in our store. Our grower partnership allows us to offer many more varieties online than we are able to carry in our Garden Center.

    Full Plant Details

    Hardiness Zones: 4-9

    Height: 30-40'

    Features: Inedible fruit, Orange Fall Color, Red Fall Color, Spring flowering, Yellow Fall Color

    Sun Exposure: Sun

    Width: 25-30'

    Wildlife: Pollinators, Songbirds

    Soil Conditions: Average

    Growth Habit: Pyramidal

    Other Features: Native
    Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) - 3 gallon

    Plant Size Notice

    The plant images shown on our website represent the mature size and appearance of each plant at full growth.

    • Trees & Shrubs: the actual plant you receive will be smaller and less developed, as it is sold and shipped in its growing stage.
    • Perennials: the actual plant you receive may be smaller than what the photos represent, and may not be in a blooming stage.
    • Plants shipped very early in the season may be dormant or just breaking ground.
    • Plants shipped late in the season may be defoliated due to natural dormancy

    This is completely normal—and with the right care, your plant will grow and thrive into the beautiful specimen shown in the photo.

    If you have any questions about the current size of a plant before ordering, feel free to reach out—we're happy to help!

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    FAQs

    How do i know the size of the plant?

    As is typical in Nursery and Garden Center sales, the plants are listed by the size of the container in which they are grown. While we are in the process of standardizing how our plants are listed here online, many of them still have the notations from the grower's availability list. Here are some common ones that you will see on our website:

    • 17cm = about 6.5" diameter = 1 gallon container
    • 19cm = about 7.5" diameter = 1 gallon container
    • G1 = 1 gallon container
    • G2 = 2 gallon container
    • G3 = 3 gallon container

    The size of the actual plant will vary greatly based on the plant, season, and growing stage. In some cases we can provide some more details from the grower as requested.

    How big will my plant be?

    The plant images shown on our website represent the mature size and appearance of each plant at full growth.

    • Trees & Shrubs: the actual plant you receive will be smaller and less developed, as it is sold and shipped in its growing stage.
    • Perennials: the actual plant you receive may be smaller than what the photos represent, and may not be in a blooming stage.
    • Plants shipped very early in the season may be dormant or just breaking ground.

    This is completely normal—and with the right care, your plant will grow and thrive into the beautiful specimen shown in the photo.

    If you have any questions about the current size of a plant before ordering, feel free to reach out—we're happy to help!

    When will my plant arrive?

    Orders are received and processed immediately, and are typically shipped within 24 hours. Plant orders are shipped via UPS Ground should arrive within 3 days in most areas.

    How do i plant and care for my new plant?

    See our Planting and Care Tips for instructions on how to plant trees and shrubs, and some watering tips.

    Please note that online inventory is completely separate from in-store inventory. Please call the Garden Center at (219) 663-1042 or contact us here for inquiries about plants available in our store.