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
United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Dark Purple
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, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Wildflower
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Sassafras
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Sassafras
POKEBERRY
In German
Sassafras
Kermesbeere
In French
Sassafras
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Pokeberry
In Greek
σασάφρα
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
sassafrás
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Sassafras
alkiermes
In Latin
Sassafras
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lauraceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Phytolacca
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Sassafras and Pokeberry
Season and care of Sassafras and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Pokeberry Physical Information
Sassafras and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Pokeberry are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Pokeberry
Care of Sassafras and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.