Atherosperma moschatum

Sassafras

Atherosperma moschatum is a slow-growing, 12-meter tree prized for cut foliage and turning timber. It attracts butterflies with small, white summer flowers. Frost and snow hardy, it thrives in moisture-reliant heavy clay or peat soils under dappled shade.

12m
Height
5m
Width
small white flowers in summer
Flowers

Growing Conditions

Position
dappled shade
Soil
heavy clay or peat soils
Drainage
moist well drained site
Frost/Snow
very frost & snow hardy
Wind
wind resistant
Drought
usually moisture reliant
Coastal
protect in coastline sites

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