Sawtooth Oak

Quercus acutissima

Overview

The sawtooth oak is a durable tree that can adapt to various soil and climate conditions. The leaves are a beautiful golden yellow color in the spring, turning dark green for the summer months, and golden brown in the fall. The width of the tree provides great shade. Growing quickly, the sawtooth oak can mature to heights between 40 feet to 60 feet, and widths between 30 feet to 50 feet. The tree is an Asian species of oak. While it originates from various countries in Asia, it has become naturalized in parts of North America. 

Cultivation

In order to thrive, the sawtooth oak prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils of moderate fertility. It thrives in full sun to partial sun. 

Biodiversity Sustained

The tree produces acorns at a young age that are favored by deer and most other wildlife. The sawtooth oak is a host plant for the larvae of the imperial moth, as well as numerous species of butterflies. The yellowing of the leaves, known as chlorosis is common when planted in neutral or alkaline soils. This will severely damage the tree.