Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)

sassafras beginning to leaf out 

sometimes sassafras is yellow in the fall, but more often red or orange

the mitten shaped leaves of sassafras. They also come with three or no lobes

Japanese Spicebush

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)

spicebush, Lindera benzoin, winter buds

spicebush, Lindera benzoin, spring flowers

spicebush, Lindera benzoin, fruit beginning to ripen in September

spicebush, Lindera benzoin, fall color