Quercus acutissima

Sawtooth Oak

Sawtooth oak (Quercus acutissima) is a deciduous tree with toothed, narrow leaves and heavily fringed acorn cups. Its crown broadens with age; it has escaped cultivation in parts of the eastern United States.

Its structure combines broad growth and an open canopy. Growth is moderate. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring brown and yellow tones.

Choose a sunny, open site. Provide acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture. This species has naturalized aggressively in some regions; check local planting guidance.

Size
• Height: 40-60 ft
• Width: 30-50 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 6a–9b

Best Uses
• Provide Shade
• Street Tree
• Home Orchard
• Pollinator garden

Plant type

Deciduous Tree

Height

40-60 ft

Width

30-50 ft

Hardiness zones

6a–9b

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Green, Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Brown, Yellow

Fruit color

Brown

Attracts

Butterflies, Songbirds

Soil

Acidic, Clay, Humus rich, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Home Orchard, Pollinator garden, Provide Shade, Street Tree

Shape

Broad, Open Canopy, Pyramidal, Rounded, Spreading

Bark

Furrowed, Ridged

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes