Sassafras albidum Wind with an aroma reminiscent of

with an aroma reminiscent of rosewater

pale yellow

as consistent with the species

Pick in October while fruit is still firm and store until November before eating

peeling bark the Erman's Birch is definately a rival to any other birch species

Sassafras albidum Wind with an aroma reminiscent ofNative to North America, and with long culinary significance, the sassafras is an upright tree with a loose, broadly oval crown. The 3 lobed leaves are attractively glossy green and colour well in autumn with gold and red tones. Small yellow flowers emerge with the leaves in spring. Best in well drained, acidic to neutral clay or loam. Suckers freely. H5