Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
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Habitat
shade of upland trees
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 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
White, Pink, Rose
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
winter daphne
Sassafras
In Hindi
winter daphne
Sassafras
In German
Daphne odora
Sassafras
In French
Daphne odora
Sassafras
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Sasafrás
In Greek
Daphne odora
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
sassafrás
In Polish
Daphne odora
Sassafras
In Latin
Daphne odora
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Lauroideae
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Sassafras
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Sassafras season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Sassafras Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Sassafras are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Sassafras
Care of Winter Daphne and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.