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In this way, Sawtooth Oak spreads from initial planting sites into nearby forestlands, potentially displacing native plant species. It is no longer recommended for planting in the U.S. because of its potential impact on native ecosystems. Sawtooth Oak, however, is still promoted and sold to support turkey and deer populations on hunting lands.
Sawtooth oak is a large species, reaching a mature height of 70 feet. The leaves are similar to those of the chestnut but are smaller, 4-8 inches, and have pointed teeth. The acorns are also small in size, ranging from 5/8-3/4 inch long and are enclosed in cups with long, spreading, recurving scales. Approximately 2/3 of the nut is covered by ...
USES: ornamental; commonly planted for wildlife mast; produces regular crops of acorns at an early age (<7 years old) Best Recognition Features: oak with olong leaves with bristles. large acorn with fringed cap. Louisiana Plant ID is an online resource for images and descrptions of Louisiana plants and ecosystems.
28 Αυγ 2020 · Sawtooth Oak grows quickly, relative to other Oaks, rates of 3-4’ per year are not uncommon. It bears fruit at a very young age, as soon as five years from seed, and produces a heavy crop almost every year, unlike many native Oak species.
Sawtooth oak is winter hardy and can be grown in soils from sandy loam to clay loam. However, the best performance is achieved in deep, well-drained soils. It can also be grown on reclaimed surface mined land where favorable moisture conditions are present and pH is above 5.0.
Quercus acutissima, the sawtooth oak, is an Asian species of oak native to China, Tibet, Korea, Japan, Indochina (Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia) and the Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, northeastern India). [3] It is widely planted in many lands and has become naturalized in parts of North America. [4]
