Sassafras albidum - HO 4-6 CM C15

Description
Dark blue fruits emerge from these. They exude a pleasant fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow, orange autumn colouring * cannot be planted above ground

Leaves
Attractive yellow to orange autumn colouring.

Bark
Brown-yellow bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Ovoid, roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in clusters in April. These are pleasantly scented.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, bird food plant