Suggested Native Replacements:
- American beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- Northern red oak (Quercus rubra)
- Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata)
- White oak (Quercus alba)
- Willow oak (Quercus phellos)
Common Name
Sawtooth oak
Plant Form
Large Trees
Medium Trees
Considered Invasive by the State of Virginia?
No
Threat Level
Not Applicable
Additional Info
Notes: Introduced as an ornamental and gained favor during the past 50 years as a street tree and a source of food for small game such as turkeys. Its rapid growth allows it to outcompete native oaks, and the dispersal by animals of its numerous acorns has caused it to become a problem species in forests along the east coast. Alexandria lists it invasive and Arlington designates is as a threat.
iNaturalist Research-grade Observations