Because it germinates easily and sprouts quickly, Sassafras is one of the few fast-growing trees you can grow from seeds. In the right conditions in zones 4 through 9, the aromatic tree can grow ...

In the fall, the species produces a dark blue or purple berry-like fruit, which is held on bright red or orange stems. Sassafras trees, which grow 30 to 60 feet tall, are often found along the edge of ...