The sassafras tree, Sassafras albium, is a popular native tree that can be found growing in wild areas across much of eastern North America, including in Maine, New York, Michigan and Illinois.
One standout feature of this low-maintenance native tree is its lobed, aromatic foliage that produces a light citrus scent when crushed. The leaves also put on a spectacular fall display, turning from green to different shades of yellow, red, or orange during October and November.
