Chinese sassafras (Sassafras tzumu)

Chinese sassafras

Sassafras tzumu is a deciduous tree reaching heights of up to 35 meters. The longitudinally fissured wood is colored yellow-green, but changes to gray or brown when the plant is mature. The branching is sympodial. The leaves are alternate, gray-green, ovate or obovate, 9 to 18 cm long and 6 to 10 cm broad with 2 to 7 cm, slender, reddish petioles.

Scientific classification

Species

Chinese sassafras (Sassafras tzumu)

Laurels, spicebushes and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Tree

Plant Type

Green, Blue

Leaf Color

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Chinese sassafras

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Chinese sassafras thrives in moist environments and prefers consistent hydration, ideally watered twice weekly. It performs well outdoors, benefitting from natural rainfall. As a deciduous plant, chinese sassafras requires less water during dormancy in cooler months.

Pruning: Chinese sassafras thrives with early spring pruning, which should include removing dead or diseased branches for better airflow and health. Thinning promotes light distribution and new growth. Cut above nodes for healing, aligning with chinese sassafras's growth cycle to enhance vigor and disease resistance.

Propagation: Chinese sassafras is best propagated through division, involving careful separation of the root system to create new plants. Use sharp, sterilized tools to prevent infection. Newly divided plants require consistent watering and conditions resembling their natural habitat for successful establishment.

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