Leaves similar to the related common sassafras (Doryphora sassafras).
There are one or two teeth per centimetre on the Illawarra socketwood.
The mid rib is raised above and below on the Illawarra socketwood.
Lateral veins of the common sassafras are at a less acute angle than the Illawarra socketwood.
Illawarra socketwood lateral veins are sharply angled at around 40 degrees in relation to the mid rib of the leaf.

The scent of the leaf is more faint and "soapy" on the Illawarra socketwood.
Leaves of common sassafras are more aromatic, usually less coarsely toothed and the mid rib is sunken on the upper surface.
Common Sassafras leaves thicker and heavier to touch.
Leaves similar to the related common sassafras (Doryphora sassafras). There are one or two teeth per centimetre on the Illawarra socketwood. The mid rib is raised above and below on the Illawarra socketwood. Lateral veins of the common sassafras are at a less acute angle than the Illawarra socketwood. Illawarra socketwood lateral veins are sharply angled at around 40 degrees in relation to the mid rib of the leaf.
The scent of the leaf is more faint and "soapy" on the Illawarra socketwood. Leaves of common sassafras are more aromatic, usually less coarsely toothed and the mid rib is sunken on the upper surface. Common Sassafras leaves thicker and heavier to touch.
Daphnandra johnsonii