Quercus acutissima – Sawtooth Oak

Quercus acutissima (Sawtooth Oak) looks excellent as a broad, deciduous shade tree with its striking serrated, chestnut-like foliage that turns brilliant golden yellow in autumn, providing vivid seasonal interest. Its medium to large size and dense, rounded canopy make it ideal for spacious parks, large gardens, and biodiversity corridors.

Growing 10–15 metres tall with an 8–10 metre spread, Sawtooth Oak develops a pyramidal shape when young that matures into a full, rounded form. It performs well in full sun but tolerates light shade and a variety of soil types, including clay and loam. Moderate drought tolerance once established makes it a practical choice for urban and regional landscapes seeking reliable shade and ecological value.

Quercus acutissima looks excellent when planted with ample spacing (8–10 metres) to allow its canopy to fully develop, and it pairs well with underplantings of shade-tolerant perennials or grasses that enhance biodiversity and garden texture. Its low maintenance needs and steady growth habit make it a dependable feature for formal or naturalistic settings.

Please note, as living products, our trees naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the seasons. The photos on our website are provided as a helpful guide, but may not always reflect our current batches. We always aim to deliver stock as pictured, but some variation is to be expected. For up-to-date sizing, please refer to our current height guide. If you’d like to see photos of our current stock, just let us know—we’re happy to send them!