Had a couple Sassafras trees and a White Oak cut down today. I have lots of experience with Oak, but none with Sassafras. I couldnt believe how easy the Sassafras split. The Sassafras rounds were about 26 inches and split with just one strike of the ax. I just quartered them and stacked them. According to this site, Sassafras seasons rather quick?? How quick?? I split and stacked all of it today. Will work on the Oak tomorrow, the Oak will sit for at least a year. The scent of the Sassafras was fantastic. The dogs were pickin up the stray pieces and licking them... I wish all wood split like Sassafras.