{"product_id":"quercus-acutissima","title":"Quercus acutissima","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSawtooth Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eQuercus acutissima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fagaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China, Japan, Korea, Himalayas (East Asia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large deciduous tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sawtooth Oak is a majestic large deciduous tree native to East Asia, named for its distinctive narrow, bristle-tipped leaves that resemble sweet chestnut far more than a traditional oak. Young trees form a neat pyramidal crown before gradually broadening into a heavy, rounded canopy that delivers exceptional shade. Four-season ornamental value — fresh spring catkins, dense dark-green summer foliage, brilliant golden-yellow autumn colour, and distinctive shaggy-cupped acorns from around year ten — makes this a standout legacy tree for large Adelaide gardens, parks, rural properties, and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 m H × 8–15 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast; 40–70 cm per year; pyramidal in youth, gradually broadening into a heavy rounded crown — useful shade achievable within 8–10 years from an advanced specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous; narrow, bristle-tipped dark green leaves resembling sweet chestnut rather than typical oak foliage; dense lush canopy through summer; turns clear golden yellow in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow pendulous male catkins in spring (non-fragrant); small female catkins emerge with new foliage; develops distinctive shaggy-fringed acorn cups reliably from around year 10 onward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four seasons — catkins and bright new growth in spring; dense shade in summer; brilliant golden-yellow autumn colour; sculptural bare form and deeply fissured dark bark through winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring catkins provide early-season pollen for bees and pollinators; acorns are a significant food source for native parrots, cockatoos, and wildlife once the tree matures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy (handles severe Adelaide Hills winters without damage); drought tolerant once established; clay and loam tolerant; moderate coastal tolerance; disease resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature or shade tree — allow 8–12 m clearance from structures, buildings, and services to accommodate the mature crown; avenue planting — space 8–10 m apart centre-to-centre for a grand seasonal corridor along driveways and property entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not pet safe — acorns and foliage contain gallotannins and are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses if ingested in quantity; remove fallen acorns promptly from areas where pets have access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapts to clay or loam soils without fuss; prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained conditions; avoid waterlogged or poorly draining sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment (first 2 summers): deep watering once per week to drive deep root development. Established: summer — deep watering fortnightly; winter — rainfall generally sufficient across most SA temperate districts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established; remove co-dominant leaders in the first 5 years to develop a strong, single-trunk form; clear fallen acorns periodically from paved areas to prevent slipping hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very long-lived; 200+ years in optimal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for the Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, and temperate to cool-temperate SA; well suited to the Barossa and Clare Valley districts where cold winters drive vivid autumn colour; less suited to hot low-rainfall coastal plains without supplemental irrigation in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acid to neutral — pH 5.5–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant as a centrepiece shade tree in large Adelaide Hills gardens, rural properties, or acreages where the full 10–15 m crown can develop without restriction from buildings or services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in formal avenue planting along driveways spaced 8–10 m apart for a dramatic four-season display — spring catkins, summer canopy, and a golden autumn corridor to rival any European oak avenue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderplant with hellebores, shade-tolerant ornamental grasses, or autumn-flowering perennials beneath the canopy to extend seasonal colour from summer through to winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew deciduous trees rival the Sawtooth Oak for sheer seasonal theatre, wildlife value, and long-term legacy. In the Adelaide Hills and temperate SA, it delivers a golden autumn display equal to the finest European oaks — yet adapts happily to clay and loam soils without fuss. Plant one today and you are not just adding a tree; you are establishing a living landmark that will outlast the house and reward generations of family, birds, and bees to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":68039640350972,"sku":"QUER-ACUT-300MM-SO","price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":68039640383740,"sku":"QUER-ACUT-400MM-SO","price":211.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L Grow Bag","offer_id":68039640416508,"sku":"QUER-ACUT-100L-SO","price":550.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/quercus-accutissima-sawtooth-oak-100L-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1793413421","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/quercus-acutissima","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}