How long does it take for sawtooth oak to mature?

Sawtooth Oaks are considered fast-growing and can reach a significant size within 10-15 years. Full maturity may take several decades, but their rapid juvenile growth makes them popular for quickly establishing shade or large landscape trees.

Sawtooth Oak Tree

Price 17% off

Size

1 Gallon

5 Gallon

[{"id":44267109548255,"title":"1 Gallon","option1":"1 Gallon","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"sawtooth-oak-1","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Sawtooth Oak Tree - 1 Gallon","public_title":"1 Gallon","options":["1 Gallon"],"price":4995,"weight":2267,"compare_at_price":5995,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"00810128096362","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}},{"id":40934065733783,"title":"5 Gallon","option1":"5 Gallon","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"sawtooth-oak-5","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Sawtooth Oak Tree - 5 Gallon","public_title":"5 Gallon","options":["5 Gallon"],"price":11995,"weight":9071,"compare_at_price":12995,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"00810112273939","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}]

In stock, ready to ship
Inventory on the way

Ships in 2-3 business days

Complimentary 30 Day Warranty

Buy direct from the grower, not a drop shipper

Family owned farm since 1980

You're good to grow this in Zone X

Shade Your Yard Fast with the Sawtooth Oak Tree – A Wildlife Magnet

Sawtooth Oak Trees Provide Heavy Acorn Yields and Gorgeous Fall Color

The Sawtooth Oak tree (Quercus acutissima) is a fast-growing shade tree known for its golden fall foliage, early acorn production, and ability to attract deer, birds, and other wildlife. It's perfect for privacy, beauty, and supporting local ecosystems. It is widely planted in many places and has been established in the United States since 1862.

The Sawtooth plant’s leaves turn bright to golden yellow in spring, dark, rich green in summer, and golden brown in the fall. The Sawtooth oak leaves of this deciduous tree turn an array of colors before falling to the ground in winter.

From an early age, this shady oak tree produces heavy crops of acorns that are large and abundant and are quite popular with wildlife for food sources. The sawtooth oak acorns can attract squirrels, deer, birds, and many more types of animals to your landscape.

It is one of the first oaks to drop its acorns in the fall and the older the tree gets the more acorn nuts it will produce. Eventually, this productive tree can produce up to 1300 pounds of acorns in 1 year.

Planting Sawtooth Oak Trees

This hardy shade tree is adaptable to a wide range of soils and climate types, and its spreading form offers a luxurious source of shade and privacy wherever it is planted. Not picky on soil conditions but make sure to keep it well watered the first year to establish quickly.

The Sawtooth Oak growth rate is moderately fast growing. Once you plant this oak cultivar this tree grows rapidly – up to 1-2 feet per year. It will grow up to 40 to 60 feet tall at mature size and prefers full sun and loamy, well-drained soil for best results.

This Saw tooth oak cultivar is mildly drought tolerant and transplants easily when young. Best grown across the United States in USDA plant hardiness zones 5-9. It is exceptionally cold hardy. Wondering when to plant sawtooth oak trees? The best time to plant this tree (or any tree) is in early spring.

This tree comes in a variety of sizes for you to choose from. These are not Sawtooth oak seedlings. They are fast growing trees and already have established root systems, they are not bare root. Pick the best location as these oak trees get very large and need a permanent spot.

Why Buy From Perfect Plants?

When you order your Sawtooth Oak Tree online from Perfect Plants, you're buying from a trusted family-run farm that's been growing premium trees since 1980. Our sunny Florida nursery ensures healthy, well-rooted trees expertly cared for from day one.

Buy the Sawtooth Oak for sale.

Check out our other Privacy Trees for sale.

The Sawtooth Oak Tree is a fast-growing, highly adaptable shade tree prized for its golden fall foliage and exceptionally heavy acorn production. Known for attracting deer, birds, and other wildlife, it begins producing acorns at a young age and yields increasingly abundant crops each year. Its rich green summer canopy and brilliant seasonal color make it both functional and ornamental. Thriving across zones 5–9, this hardy oak quickly becomes a long-lasting landscape centerpiece.

Produces heavy early-season acorn crops that attract deer, birds, squirrels, and other wildlife.
Displays bright yellow spring foliage, deep green summer leaves, and golden-brown fall color.
Fast-growing shade tree gaining 1–2 feet per year and reaching 40–60 feet tall at maturity.
Thrives in full sun and adapts to a wide range of soils, preferring loamy, well-drained conditions.
Extremely hardy and drought tolerant once established, growing reliably in zones 5–9.
Long-lived, spreading canopy provides excellent shade, privacy, and ecosystem benefits.

At Perfect Plants Nursery, we stand behind every tree, shrub, and flower we grow. Every order is protected by our complimentary 30-day plant guarantee, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. Unlike many online nurseries, Perfect Plants ships directly from our family-run farm, so you’re backed by growers who care about your success long after your plants leave our nursery beds. Grow with confidence knowing your investment is protected from the start.

Botanical Name

Quercus acutussima

Sunlight
Full Sun

Foliage Color
Green

Mature Width
40-60 ft

Mature Height
40-60 ft

Growing Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Customer Reviews

5.0 Based on 2 Reviews

5 ★

100%

4 ★

3 ★

2 ★

1 ★

Write a Review Ask a Question

FAQs for Sawtooth Oak Tree

Sawtooth Oaks can be a good choice depending on your goals and planting location. They are large, fast-growing shade trees that thrive in fertile, well-draining soil and establish quickly. Sawtooth Oaks are known for heavy acorn production and rapid growth, which makes them readily available and suitable for year-round planting. However, they can be aggressive growers, so they’re not always ideal for naturalized landscapes. Many landowners appreciate them for quick canopy and screening.

Space Sawtooth Oak trees at least 30-40 feet apart to allow room for their mature canopy and extensive root systems. Proper spacing improves air circulation, reduces competition for nutrients, and allows each tree to develop its natural shape over time.

Most Sawtooth Oak trees do produce acorns once mature, and they are known to begin producing earlier than many native oak species, often within 5-7 years. Acorn production can vary based on growing conditions, age, and overall tree health.

Yes, deer will eat Sawtooth Oak acorns, especially when they first drop. They are an excellent food source during the early fall season because they drop sooner than other oak varieties. Mix them with other varieties of oak tree's like White Oaks to provide a balanced diet for deer and other wildlife.

Frequently Bought Together

17% OFF

Sawtooth Oak Tree