| Common Name: Sawtooth Oak |
| Family: Fagaceae |
| Zone: 6 - 9 |
| Average Size: 50-60' H x 30' W |
Identification:
- Simple, oblong leaf with prominent veins and bristle tipped margins
- Leaves turn brown and persist through winter
- Abundant acorns with a hairy cap covering the nut
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| Notes: A native of Japan, this species has proved to be highly adapted and pest free in our region. Sawtooth Oak has become a favorite species of wildlife managers who plant the tree for the abundance of acorns to attract deer and other wildlife |
| Campus Location: Sturgis Hall, west parking lot |
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