Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
Sassafras
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In Hindi
Sassafras
Apamate
In German
Sassafras
Apamate
In French
Sassafras
Apamate
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Apamate
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Apamate
In Polish
Sassafras
Apamate
In Latin
Sassafras
Apamate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lauraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sassafras and Apamate
Wondering what are the properties of Sassafras and Apamate? We provide you with everything About Sassafras and Apamate. Sassafras doesn't have thorns and Apamate doesn't have thorns. Also Sassafras does not have fragrant flowers. Sassafras has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Diaphoresis and Apamate has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Diaphoresis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sassafras and Apamate and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sassafras and Apamate
Season and care of Sassafras and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Apamate season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Apamate Physical Information
Sassafras and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Apamate are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Apamate
Care of Sassafras and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.