Black Sassafras (Atherosperma moschatum)

Family: Atherospermataceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Atherosperma moschatum is an evergreen Tree growing to 30 m (98ft) by 10 m (32ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). .

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant tasting tea is made from the fresh or dried aromatic bark. — A pleasant tasting tea is made from the fresh or dried aromatic bark.; Some caution is advised in its use, see the notes on toxicity at top of the page.

Habitat & North American Range

Temperate rainforests and moist gullies up to the sub-alpine zone. (Zone 8)