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
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
creamy white
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Sassafras
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Sassafras
desert broom
In German
Sassafras
Wüste Besen
In French
Sassafras
desert broom
In Spanish
Sasafrás
escoba del desierto
In Greek
σασάφρα
desert broom
In Portuguese
sassafrás
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Sassafras
desert broom
In Latin
Sassafras
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Sassafras
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Astereae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sassafras and Desert Broom
Season and care of Sassafras and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Desert Broom Physical Information
Sassafras and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Desert Broom are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Desert Broom
Care of Sassafras and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.