Sawtooth Oak is a mid-sized broad-spreading deciduous tree with a rounded crown and corgy ridging on its bark.  The large glossy chestnut like leaves are toothed and fall color that ranges from an attractive golden brown to pale brown.  The inconspicuous flowers are followed by abundant acorns with large spiny cups.  Best grown in full sun and rich, slightly acidic well-drained soils.  Sawtooth Oak has good pest resistance. Do Not Plant in Midwestern states; considered a noxious weed in those areas. --Listed as invasive in Georgia.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Chlorosis is common in alkaline or neutral soils.  Oaks are susceptible to a large number of diseases, including oak wilt, blight, root rot, anthracnose, oak leaf blister, cankers, leaf spots, and powdery mildew.  Potential insect pests include scale, oak skeletonizer, leaf miner, galls, oak lace bugs, borers, caterpillars and nut weevils.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens,  Privacy Screen, and Shade Tree.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Dianthus, Goji, Japanese Maple

IMAGE: Σ64, Quercus acutissima 02, CC BY 3.0