Sassafras albidum Wind coppery foliage late into winter

coppery foliage late into winter

Romania and Ukraine

As spring approaches the buds' protective furry coat cracks open to reveal a lovely deep reddish-purple bud which later opens to red-purple and pink within

with an aroma reminiscent of rosewater

the name meaning goldfish camellia

Sassafras albidum Wind coppery foliage late into winterNative to North America, and with long culinary significance, the sassafras is an upright tree with a loose, broadly oval crown. The 3 lobed leaves are attractively glossy green and colour well in autumn with gold and red tones. Small yellow flowers emerge with the leaves in spring. Best in well drained, acidic to neutral clay or loam. Suckers freely. H5