Zone Compatibility

Height 50'+
Spread 40'- 50'
Tree Form Central Leader
USDA Zone 5 - 9A
Blooms May - June
Drops Nuts September - October
Soil Sandy to clay loam
Soil pH 5.5 - 7.0
Light Requirements Full Sun
Pollination Requires pollinator
Suggested Pollinators Sawtooth Oak, Pin Oak, White Oak
Age shipped & Size shipped 1 year old & 8-24 inches

Sawtooth Oak Tree

Quercus accutissima

Price range: $26.95 through $86.95

Your order will ship UPS Ground directly to you. Trees ship within 7-14 days unless specified or special requested. Pre order trees and bare root trees ship starting February according to your USDA Zone.

Zone Compatibility

Height 50'+
Spread 40'- 50'
Tree Form Central Leader
USDA Zone 5 - 9A
Blooms May - June
Drops Nuts September - October
Soil Sandy to clay loam
Soil pH 5.5 - 7.0
Light Requirements Full Sun
Pollination Requires pollinator
Suggested Pollinators Sawtooth Oak, Pin Oak, White Oak
Age shipped & Size shipped 1 year old & 8-24 inches

We accept orders year-round.

Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


The Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima) is one of the most productive and fast-bearing oak trees available, making it a cornerstone species for wildlife habitat, food plots, and land management plantings. Unlike many native oaks that take decades to produce, Sawtooth Oak begins bearing heavy acorn crops in as little as 6+ years, delivering an early and reliable food source when it matters most. At maturity, a single tree can produce up to 100 pounds of acorns per year, making it exceptionally valuable for deer, turkey, and other game.

Highly adaptable and vigorous, Sawtooth Oak thrives in a wide range of soil conditions, performing best in deep, well-drained soils but tolerating less-than-ideal sites once established. Its rapid growth and early productivity have made it one of the most widely planted wildlife oaks across the United States. For optimal nut production, Sawtooth Oaks perform best when planted alongside other oak varieties, improving pollination and overall mast yields.

With proper planting and early care, new Sawtooth Oak trees can begin producing acorns within 6–10 years, offering long-term returns for hunters, land stewards, and habitat managers. When you need a fast-growing, high-yield oak tree that delivers dependable wildlife value far sooner than traditional oaks, Sawtooth Oak stands at the top of the list.

Height 50'+
Spread 40'- 50'
Tree Form Central Leader
USDA Zone 5 - 9A
Blooms May - June
Drops Nuts September - October
Soil Sandy to clay loam
Soil pH 5.5 - 7.0
Light Requirements Full Sun
Pollination Requires pollinator
Suggested Pollinators Sawtooth Oak, Pin Oak, White Oak
Age shipped & Size shipped 1 year old & 8-24 inches

Spacing 40'- 50'
Pruning Oaks require minimal pruning. In early years, light pruning may be used to establish a strong central leader structure.
Fertilization Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts.
Watering Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center.
Soil pH- above 5.0. Best performance is achieved in deep, well-drained soils.

At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting. 

 

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

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