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
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Sassafras
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Sassafras
Overcup ओक
In German
Sassafras
Overcup Oak
In French
Sassafras
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Overcup Roble
In Greek
σασάφρα
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Sassafras
Overcup Dąb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sassafras and Willow Oak
Season and care of Sassafras and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Willow Oak Physical Information
Sassafras and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Willow Oak are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sassafras and Willow Oak
Care of Sassafras and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.