SCIENTIFIC NAME: Quercus acutissima

COMMON NAME: Asian Sawtooth Oak

GARDEN SIZE: 40–60 ft. tall x 40–60 ft. wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast

USDA ZONE: 6–9

EXPOSURE: Full sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soils; drought-tolerant once established; adaptable to different soil types

HABIT (FORM): Rounded, spreading canopy with a broad crown

FOLIAGE: Deciduous, glossy, dark green leaves with serrated edges resembling a saw blade

FLOWERS: Inconspicuous yellow-green catkins

BLOOM TIME: Spring

PLANT ORIGIN: East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Provides acorns for wildlife such as birds, squirrels, and deer; valuable for habitat and cover. Not a host plant for local insects.

FERTILIZING: Fertilizer not recommended. If desired, may topdress with no more than 1 inch of organic compost per season.

PRUNING: Prune in late winter to maintain structure and remove dead or damaged branches

USES: Shade tree, ornamental