Sassafras & Sasanqua

A Sassafras tree has popped up in the little wood. The deer have browsed it a bit but I have been able to start a couple of root suckers as insurance. I have seen photos of magnificent fall color when planted in more sun so am trying a rooted piece out in the front lot where the persimmon died.

Here Camellia sasanqua 'Apple Blossom' can be seen through the leaves of Sassafras albidum http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=SAAL5