Sawtooth Oak
March 11, 2016
Quercus acutissima
- Height: 40’
- Spread: 40’
- Site characteristics: Moist, well-drained acidic soils; full sun to partial shade
- Zone: 5b or 6a - 9a
- Wet/dry: Tolerates moderately dry soils
- Native range: Eastern Asia
- Salt: Moderate tolerance
- pH: 5.0 - 7.5
- Other: Good growth rate in moist sites
- Shape: Rounded
- Foliage: Dark green, glossy
- Fall color: Yellow
- Additional: Transplant in spring
- Pests: Reasonably pest-free, preferred by orange-striped oakworms
- Responsible use: In some locations, particularly in states south of Michigan, this species may have become invasive. To date, it has not been determined to be invasive in Michigan.
Photos: Jesse Saylor, MSU
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