Sawtooth Oak
Quercus acutissima · Fagaceae (Beech family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Oblanceolate to oblong-lanceolate with an acuminate tip and no lobes
Margin
Serrate with prominent bristle-like teeth
Arrangement
Alternate on stems
Venation
Pinnate with very straight, highly prominent parallel veins running to each marginal tooth
Key Features
Elongated, glossy green blade with numerous distinct straight veins ending in bristle-tipped teeth
Description
Medium to large deciduous tree with a rounded crown, dark furrowed bark, and distinctive bristled acorn cups
Habitat
Full sun in moist, well-drained soils, adapting well to various urban landscape conditions
Native Range
Native to eastern Asia and widely planted in North America as an ornamental and shade tree
Identified on 10/18/2026