Forestry

Protecting Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development, and conservation for all generations of Arkansans

Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)

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Sassafras (Native)

Owner: Mr. Harris

County: Baxter County

Property: Private

Circumference: 193"

Crown width: 64'

Height: 46'

Bigness Index: 255

(Bigness Index = trunk circ. + height + 25% crown width)

Location:  The tree is located off 2nd street on the East side of a power line next to the street.

GPS: Latitude 36.338845 Longitude -92.376975

Sassafras Arkansas Champion Tree Nomination Form

In the case of private property, please contact the Baxter County Forestry Division Crew to ensure viewing is permitted, and to schedule a showing.

The mission of the Forestry Division is to protect Arkansas’s forests, and those who enjoy them, from wildland fire and natural hazards while promoting rural and urban forest health, stewardship, development and conservation for all generations of Arkansans.