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
California
Types
Not Available
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray 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
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Awl-Shaped
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires large amount of 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
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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Sassafras
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Sassafras
Giant Sequoia
In German
Sassafras
Giant Sequoia
In French
Sassafras
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Secoya gigante
In Greek
σασάφρα
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Sassafras
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Sassafras
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Not Available
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Sequoioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sassafras and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Sassafras and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Sassafras and Giant Sequoia. Sassafras doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Sassafras does not have fragrant flowers. Sassafras has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Diaphoresis and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sassafras and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Sassafras and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Sassafras and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sassafras and Giant Sequoia
Care of Sassafras and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.