The Townsend River Walk & Arboretum Picnic Area, Demonstration Rain Water Garden, Children's Wooden Play Train and More will be completed.  Thanks to your generous donations.  Over $7,000 was raised.

GBU Life of Pittsburgh matched the first $2000 in donations! 

Sassafras

Details

Scientific Name: Sassafras albidum

Trail Location: 35

Sassafras Tree - Townsend River Walk & Arboretum - Spring 2019

  1. General Info
  2. Flowers
  3. Leaves
  4. Fruit
  5. Wildlife Value
  6. Addtional Info

Plant Type: Deciduous

Family: Lauraceae (Laurel)

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

USDA Plant Id: saal5

Height: 30 - 60

Spread: 30 - 40

Flower:: Showy

Leaf Image:

Leaf Description:: Leaves look like a glove and grow thick to produce an incredibly thick canopy.

Fall Leaf Color:: Brilliant yellow, orange, red, and can even get a pink tint. Spectacular!

Missouri Botanical: Missouri Botanical

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center