Sawtooth Oak

Quercus acutissima 'Gobbler' Fagaceae

Other names

Bristle Oak, Japanese Silkworm Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Kunugi, Silkworm Oak

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Schnee Oak Collection

Source of plant

Oikos Tree Crops

Description

Result of open pollinated progeny that produce early and abundant acorns for wild turkey food (DS 318). Introduced by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service (DS 377).

USDA Hardiness Zone

5