Re: Root Beer

I have sassafras all over here. A few years ago I pulled a sapling from my flower bed and put it in my yard where it is doing nicely. In addition, the deer do not appear to like it very much, which is a real plus. :o)
zem
zone 7
West TN
----- Original Message ----- From: <Aplfgcnys@aol.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Root Beer


Sassafrass grows in the woods here. I don't actively cultivate it, but
there are several on the edge of the property. It colors up nicely in
the fall and the logs are fragrant to burn. The latest book from Brooklyn
Botanic Garden, which arrived yesterday, is "Native Alternative to Invasive
Plants." This recommends sassafras as an alternative to Sapium
serbiferum or Chinese Tallow Tree, which is something I never heard of
before, so it must not be invasive in these parts.
Auralie

In a message dated 09/19/2006 4:08:17 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
islandjim1@verizon.net writes:
We were just talking about root beer, and today Megan, the
postalperson, delivers the September/October AG with sassafras foliage
all over the cover. Anyone grow this pretty little tree?

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