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
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Sassafras
Citron
In German
Sassafras
Zitrone
In French
Sassafras
Citron
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Cidra
In Portuguese
sassafrás
cidra
In Polish
Sassafras
Cytryna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Citreae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Citron
Season and care of Sassafras and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Citron Physical Information
Sassafras and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Citron are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sassafras and Citron
Care of Sassafras and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.