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Deciduous Trees · MCH exam plant
Sassafras
Sassafras albidum
SAS-a-fras AL-bih-dum
Native to New England
Tree
Key ID features
3 different leaf shapes on same tree (mitten, trident, oval), aromatic, orange-red fall
| Botanical name | Sassafras albidum |
|---|---|
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Sassafras |
| Category | Deciduous Trees |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–9a |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | Yes |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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