Sawtooth Oak
Quercus accutissima
Description:
This is a low maintenance shade tree with a rounded growth habit. The lance shaped leaves have bristly teeth and change from glossy green in the summer to a yellow russet in the fall. The mature bark has an attractive texture as it develops corky ridges.
Power Line Approved: No
Min. street tree planting width: 8 feet
Mature Height: 50-60 feet
Mature Spread: 40-50 feet
Tree Shape: Rounded
Where to Plant:
Great specimen shade tree for your yard or in a wide planting strip with no overhead power lines.
Leaves:
Narrow, bristly toothed, shiny green leaves. Yellow-russet fall color.
Fruit:
An acorn with a hairy cap.
Preferred Site Conditions:
Plant in full sun. Prefers well drained soils, but adaptable to wide range of soils.
Potential Problems:
Good pest resistance.
Minimum Planting Distances:
- 15 feet from house or building
- 3 ½ feet back from the face of the curb
- 5 feet from underground utility lines
- 10 feet from power poles
- 7 ½ feet from driveways (10 feet recommended)
- 20 feet from street lights and other existing trees
- 30 feet from street intersections