How to tend a Sassafras albidum

Also known as: Laurus salsafraz Noronha, Laurus variifolia Salisb., Laurus albida Nutt., Persea sassafras (L.) Spreng., Sassafras officinarum J.Presl, Sassafras laurus Macloskie, Sassafras triloba Raf., Sassafras rubrum Raf., Sassafras sassafras (L.) H.Karst., Sassafras officinale T.Nees & C.H.Eberm., Sassafras variifolium Kuntze, Sassafras albidum var. molle (Raf.) Fernald, Sassafras albidum var. albidum , Tetranthera albida (Nutt.) Spreng., Laurus sassafras L., Sassafras officinalis T.Nees & C.H.Eberm., Sassafras triloba var. mollis Raf., Sassafras variifolium var. albidum (Nutt.) Fernald, Sassafras officinale var. albidum (Nutt.) S.F.Blake, Sassafras albidum f. moldenkei Oswald, Laurus diversifolia Stokes, Laurus albida Loudon ex Meisn.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Lauraceae, Sassafras
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-April, fruiting period May-September
Flower colors
yellow, fruit color blue black
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