Sassafras albidum

Excellent ornamental deciduous tree for naturalized plantings or screens; leave lots of space to colonize.  Dioecious (separate male/female trees), grows up to 60’ tall.  Attractive, greenish-yellow flowers appear in clusters at the branch ends in spring.  Excellent yellow, purple and red fall color.  Culinary uses have included: sassafras tea (bark) and filé (stem pith).  Average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade; though it prefers well-drained situations, it will tolerate soggy feet.