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Sassafras Tree
The bark of the root, which is in reasonably constant demand is collected in spring or autumn. This deciduous tree has leaves that are shaped like a mitten. S. The yellowish green, fragrant flowers are borne in clusters which appear in early spring. The production of sassafras oil by distillation of the root and root bark is a small industry in the southeastern section of the country. The fruit, which ripens in September, is about the size of a pea. The Sassafras tree, Sassafrax variifolium, also known as the Sassafrac, Saxifrac, Smelling Stick, Aguetree, and Cinnamonwood tree. All parts of the tree are aromatic. The sassafras occurs in the North as a shrub, but in the Southern States it sometimes attains a height of 100 feet. native is ideal for naturalistic landscaping. Sassafras is a native tree, growing in rich woods from southern Maine to Ontario, Michigan, and Kansas and south to Florida and Texas. This widespread Eastern U. Leaves are a medium green and turn orange, red, or yellow in fall. ... more information
Princeton Sentry Ginkgo No smelly fruits with this Gingko cultivar. This pest free, dense, fat columnar tree is a great street tree where there is limited overhead space. Adapts well to most urban environments. Today the tree is often planted in cities because of its remarkable resistance to urban smog and to insect pests. The fall color is brilliant yellow. Use this tree for large and small lawns, buffer strips or median plantings and as a street tree. Also tolerant of saline conditions, air pollution and heat. |
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