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Quercus acutissima 

Sawtooth Oak 

DESCRIPTION

The Sawtooth oak is an attractive, large, deciduous, shade tree with a rounded, broad, pyramidal shape. The new spring leaves are a beautiful bright yellow-green and fall color varies from dull yellow to brown. 
 

ORIGIN: Japan, Korea, China, and the Himalayan Mountain range

SUNLIGHT: Full

DROUGHT TOLERANCE: Tolerant once established

HARDINESS ZONE: 5B+

SALT TOLERANCE: Moderate

TYPICAL HEIGHT: 50 feet plus

GROWTH RATE: Moderate  

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