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mcginnis6010:
Does anyone know how to identify sassafras trees in the winter? I really wanna make some sassafras tea like my grandfather used to but I have no idea how to identify in the winter.

bowtarist:
If yuo flake the top layer of bark off, it will be red underneath.  The smaller limbs are smooth and fresh limbs are green.  I'll try to get back to you tomorrow when I look @ ouur in the daylight.  dpgratz

mcginnis6010:
Sounds good thanks for the info

nclonghunter:
Saplins that are an inch or so thick will have a grayish bark bottom and the upper parts about 1/2 way up  will start having a redish brown look. Shouldn't be head high maybe. Usually find several in a small area together.  Pull one of the smaller ones and smell the root. It is a great smell...Good Luck

bowtarist:
This is the best I can do for now.  The small trees three to five feet tall are still mostly green barked. Smooth.  When I scratched the bark w/ my thumb nail it smelled like sassverass.  I'm pretty sure you use the bark of the root for the tea.  I would look for these smaller ones since getting to the root might be a little easier than a full grown tree.  The big old/dead sassafras often have woodpecker holes in them.  I hope tis helps a little and good luck to you, dpgratz

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