Sassafras
Sassafras albidum
Family: Lauraceae
Sassafras grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained acidic loam. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Sassafras
Sassafras growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained acidic loam with a soil pH of 5.0-6.5, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Sassafras as 90-120 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 5-10 years.
Plant Overview
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is listed in the Lauraceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0494
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Sassafras is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained acidic loam. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained acidic loam
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 90-120 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 5-10 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 90-120 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 5-10 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.