{"product_id":"oak-sawtooth","title":"Oak, Sawtooth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSawtooth Oak (\u003cem\u003eQuercus acutissima\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSawtooth oak is an Asian oak with narrow, sharply toothed leaves and a broad shade canopy. Its acorns sit in conspicuously bristly cups, and mature trees can drop a substantial crop of nuts and cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAcorns and Garden Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis species has been widely planted for wildlife food, but crops and the age at first bearing vary. Do not rely on a guaranteed five-to-seven-year crop. Allow for acorn litter, fallen cups, and volunteer seedlings around an established tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Ecological Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSawtooth oak is not native to North America and has escaped into eastern U.S. forests, including North Carolina. It should not be presented as a native restoration tree. For a habitat or restoration planting, consider native options such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chinkapin-oak\"\u003eChinkapin Oak\u003c\/a\u003e on well-drained ground or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oak-overcup\"\u003eOvercup Oak\u003c\/a\u003e on seasonally wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRoom for the Mature Tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose sun and acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Keep it away from confined paved spaces, and monitor nearby natural areas for seedlings. Native oaks provide a more appropriate starting point when the goal is rebuilding a local woodland community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asia; introduced in North America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium moisture, acidic and well-drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 40–60 feet; crown roughly 30–50 feet wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small yellow-green spring flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 6–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcorns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter nuts in bristly cups; crops, litter, and seedling spread need consideration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlanting and Ongoing Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater the root ball before planting, address circling roots, and mulch clear of the trunk or crown. Water through dry spells during establishment and protect young growth from browsing and equipment damage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ 3-4'","offer_id":46342433276163,"sku":"OAK-113","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Oak-Sawtooth-Native-Tree-For-Sale.png?v=1737652624","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/oak-sawtooth","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}