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  Sawtooth Oak  
Common Name: Sawtooth Oak
Latin Name: Quercus acutissima
Tree Size: Medium
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Water Needs: Moderate
Tolerances: Drought
Attributes: reliable fall color, seeds or fruit eaten by wildlife
Features: Production of acorns after just a few years makes this an excellent wildlife planting.
Comments:
Problems: Fruit drop can be a problem in pedestrian areas. Not suited for alkaline soils.
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