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
Australia
Types
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Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Sassafras
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Sassafras
नीलगिरी
In German
Sassafras
Eukalyptus
In French
Sassafras
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Eucalipto
In Greek
σασάφρα
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Eucalipto
In Polish
Sassafras
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Sassafras
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Sassafras and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Sassafras and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Sassafras and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sassafras and Eucalyptus
Care of Sassafras and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.