Sassafras
Sassafras albidum
Sassafras
In stock · from $448.99
Fast growing, long lived, and boasts the unique traits of not just a pretty fall color, but multiple leaf types on one tree. Young leaves are unlobed before developing into two lobes, then eventually three lobed leaves at maturity.The sassafras tree propagates by suckering and has fragrant yellowish green flowers in the spring followed by dark blue berries in the late summer on the female trees. It is an underrated shade tree full of complexities and interest nearly year around!
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-03.
Quick answers
How big does Sassafras get?
About 50'+ tall and 40'+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Sassafras need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Sassafras need?
Moderate water use.
Will Sassafras grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Sassafras in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $448.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Sassafras wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.