Lauren Carver

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Although maples may come to mind as the spectacle of resplendent fall color, Sassafras albidum can hold its own. One of the few trees with matching scientific and common names, Sassafras is sure to delight with its unique quirks. Sassafras can be found in woodlands, groves or along roads and fences in a wide native range. Spanning from Maine to Texas, Sassafras is renowned for its unique foliage and piquant roots.