Thanks to some observing readers they did have me do som further research on this young tree.
Turns out that it is NOT the Sassafras that we would want to have, but a Morus Rubra or Red Mulberry!
Sorry about that... I had these posts pre-scheduled due to our 9-day trip to Florida.
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Lovely and very soft velvety leaves in the spring are on our young Sassafras tree.
Turns out that it is NOT the Sassafras that we would want to have, but a Morus Rubra or Red Mulberry!
Sorry about that... I had these posts pre-scheduled due to our 9-day trip to Florida.
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Lovely and very soft velvety leaves in the spring are on our young Sassafras tree.
In our previous home in Dublin, Georgia we observed young squirrels snacking on the tender buds of Sassafras trees...
Since we had a Sassafras tree at our previous location, we always tried to have one here as well.
They seem to be rather tender for starting off. We lost some...
Well, I guess they do look like gourmet food in a squirrel's eye?!
Love their unique shaped leaves.
My shadow over this tiny baby-tree. We do hope it will survive the harsh summer and continue to grow into a tall tree one day...
We might be able to make our own Sassafras tea from its bark!
We might be able to make our own Sassafras tea from its bark!
Does any of you have a Sassafras tree?
Related link:
Sassafras albidum Missouri Botanical Garden with info about Sassafras
Morus Rubra Red Mulberry leaves
Morus Rubra Red Mulberry leaves
they really do have a unique and dainty shape. :)
ReplyDeleteQue linda hoja del árbol Mariette querida !,, y bellas fotos
ReplyDeleteHello my dear friend Mariette:
ReplyDeleteCertainly the Sassafras tree is a tasty food for squirrels, I really hope that baby tree grows up big and healthy. I don't a have Sassafras tree, but many years ago I tried Sassafras tea and it was very good, send you a big hug
Laura
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeletethis tree is wonderful, such cute looking shaped leaves !
Have a happy week,
Love and hugs
Claudia
As I didn't know this tree, I checked with pc. Surprised to know that tea (like your friend mentioned) and oil are made from this tree♬♬♬ Sure the leave has unique or artistic shape♡♡♡ I've never thought that squirrels eat leaves, haha. They are omnivorous animal (hope it is correct) p;)
ReplyDeleteSending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend Mariette in America, xoxo Miyako*
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletedas ist sehr interessant.
Alles Liebe
Elisabeth
It looks like you have been enjoying some lovely weather and all your flowers and plants are growing nicely. Spring is moving along steadily here in Southwest Saskatchewan. Blooms are blooming and tulips are rising.
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWe have sassafras up here, but it is a different variety. It has the same properties, but is regarded as a weed tree.
I notice that you now approve each comment. The spam must have been overwhelming!
Enjoy the day...........*s*
Dearest Suzi,
DeleteNo, I still use Comment Moderation and I never have had a spam problem with my setting for Registered User.
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette,i didnt know this tree!!But its very preety with lovely green leaves!Wonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy week!Hugs!(Thank you for your sweet comment on my post!My daughter is on Dubai,for her work!I think also shes getting Dutch!!)
Dimi.
That is one tree that I don't have in my garden. I don't think I have seen one in Australia. So it might not be suitable in our climate.
ReplyDeletehugs kay
non conosco questa bellissima pianta!!!!! ma il tuo giardino è un paradiso!!!!!! complimenti e un grande abbraccio Lory
ReplyDeleteSweet Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI'm don't think I have this tree, but I do love the pretty leaves ;-)
I'm happy you are enjoying your nice warm weather, here on my side of the world it's cool and gray ;-( looks like rain again.....errrrr.......
Thank you dear friend for your sweet comment on my precious Bella, it hurts me to think nobody wanted her and she is such a joy :-) she is always beside me, she really is a mommy girls as her big sis is a daddy girl...lol....
Hugs~
Mari
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletejetzt habe ich wieder etwas dazu gelernt. Diesen Baum#kannte ich bislang nicht.
Ich hoffe, dass dir die Aufzucht gelingt.
Eine sonnigen Wochenteiler wünscht dir
Irmi
The tree does look kind of fragile. I sure hope it'll survive summer and squirrel, and grow into a big tree! I've never tried saffafras tea...wonder how it taste like.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday xoxo
We often don't think of where things actually come from. I've heard of sassafras but can't say I've ever seen it before. I remember in Sri Lanka the first time when we saw the cinnamon tree -- didn't realize cinnamon sticks and powder come from the bark of the tree. Just never really thought about it. Now I think about everything all the time and find it all very interesting. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Tammy
ReplyDeleteLieve Mariette ....
ReplyDeleteik hoop ook voor je dat de boom zal overleven..
ik heb nooit eerder van die boom gehoord ,,maar na een beetje googlen ..
heb ik er veel informatie kunnen vinden ..het wordt gebruikt voor parfums zeep en olie ..
veel sucses met de boom ..
veel liefs
Well we certainly have Mulberry trees here.
ReplyDeleteDearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteyour obslrved young sassatras trees are seem to be rather tender for lost some..but you will be back yours!
Hugs and love to you always!
Michiko
Nice
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely little tree.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sassafras tea sounds delightful, Mariette! (That's what the SE Native Americans used to make. Miam!)
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