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
Types
Not Available
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Sassafras
Plum
In German
Sassafras
Pflaume
In French
Sassafras
prune
In Spanish
Sasafrás
ciruela
In Greek
σασάφρα
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
sassafrás
ameixa
In Polish
Sassafras
Śliwka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Plum
Season and care of Sassafras and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Sassafras and Plum Physical Information
Sassafras and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Plum are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Sassafras and Plum
Care of Sassafras and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.