5 SAWTOOTH OAK TREE Quercus Acutissima Seeds Acorns COLOR: Yellow to golden brown in fall HARDINESS ZONE: 4 - 9 PLANT HEIGHT: 40 - 60' . . . PLANT SPACING: 25' LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun - Part Shade . . . SOIL / WATER: Average The Sawtooth Oak gets its name from its uniquely shaped leaves. They do not look like traditional oak leaves, but have glossy finely serrated leaves. It is a fast growing tree. Because Oaks are nearly as wide as they are tall, they make an excellent shade tree. In fall, you will be able to enjoy the wonderful showy color of the changing leaves, and watch the squirrels and deer delighting in your bounty of acorns. The Sawtooth Oak develops acorns 5 years sooner than other varieties of oak trees and turns colors later in the fall than other oaks. Often times, it will keep most of its leaves all winter long and can provide a nice winter windbreak for wildlife.