May 6, 2025

Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) in bloom just a few days ago. Trees that I’ve learned a great many things about since I’ve lived up here on my mountain. First off, I was amazed to learn that they grow into very large trees.

Growing up with woods just behind my house I was familiar with small Sasssafras saplings with their wonderful fragrance. I’ve been surprised to find out that Sassafras trees grow to be quite large trees, growing to 60 feet tall and sometimes even taller. And a trunk up to 24 inches in diameter.

Many surprises as I became quite familiar with this tree which seemed to be so different from the saplings I knew as a child. Another, the fruit, dark blue-black drupes measuring in at about 1/3 inch in length. I sure didn’t know about these!

So much to learn about nature. I’ll be busy learning for years and years. And if I were a tree surely it would be a Sassafras.

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