Sassafras

FAMILY: LAURACEAE

• Native to eastern and midwestern United States and Canada.

• Height is usually 30-60'.

• Leaves can have one or two lobes, or no lobes, often on the same tree. Rarely, three, four, and five lobed leaves will occur.

• Sassafras roots were used to make root beer before being banned. 

• Dried ground leaves are used to make a Filé powder to flavor traditional gumbo recipes.

Tree #	Location	Dimensions	Photo and Notes
344	5901 N Borthwick Ave Right of Way	37' Height 41' Spread 6.2' Circ.