--- title: October's Tree of the Month- Sawtooth Oak description: Tree of the week- Sawtooth Oak image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hubfs/6626.jpg --- # October's Tree of the Month- Sawtooth Oak Feb 17, 2016 10:00:00 AM ***SAWTOOTH OAK ***  (Quercus acutissima) is a good shade tree. It is also a good source of food and cover for wildlife. Sawtooth oak is ![6626.jpg](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6626.jpg?width=420&name=6626.jpg "6626.jpg")native to eastern Asia but was introduced into the eastern United States around 1920. The [Arbor Day Foundation](http://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/TreeDetail.cfm?ItemID=880) states the leaves add to the visual interest—opening a brilliant yellow to golden yellow color in the spring, turning dark lustrous green in summer and yellow to golden brown in the fall. Its wide-spreading habit also provides great shade. Add in the fact that it grows at a fairly fast rate, and you have a truly valuable landscape tree for almost any yard! Fun fact: Sawtooth Oak's are used for fencing! *Does your sawtooth oak or landscaping need trimming, pruning, or health care? Contact [Cartwright Tree Care](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/contact-us) in Missouri and Kansas. * *Online at [www.cartwrighttree.com](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/) or call 816-965-6758.*   [![Get Your FREE Seasonal Tree Assessment Here! ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/507305/0133bcd6-95cf-42b2-8668-0299570cca3d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/507305/0133bcd6-95cf-42b2-8668-0299570cca3d) [Uncategorized](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/uncategorized) ##### Like it? Share it: [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/octobers-tree-of-the-month-sawtooth-oak) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/octobers-tree-of-the-month-sawtooth-oak) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/octobers-tree-of-the-month-sawtooth-oak) ### You may also like [Plants to Grow in the Shade of Your Trees ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/plants-to-grow-in-the-shade-of-your-trees) ##### [Plants to Grow in the Shade of Your Trees](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/plants-to-grow-in-the-shade-of-your-trees) 10 July, 2015 Having a lot of shade in your outdoor area isn't necessarily a bad thing. Shade can be quite nice to have, especially du... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/plants-to-grow-in-the-shade-of-your-trees) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/plants-to-grow-in-the-shade-of-your-trees) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/plants-to-grow-in-the-shade-of-your-trees) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/plants-to-grow-in-the-shade-of-your-trees) [November's Tree of the Month: Swamp White Oak ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/novembers-tree-of-the-month-swamp-white-oak) ##### [November's Tree of the Month: Swamp White Oak](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/novembers-tree-of-the-month-swamp-white-oak) 6 August, 2012 The Swamp White Oak is a popular tree in Kansas City, according to Kansas City Homes & Gardens Magazine. [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/novembers-tree-of-the-month-swamp-white-oak) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/novembers-tree-of-the-month-swamp-white-oak) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/novembers-tree-of-the-month-swamp-white-oak) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/novembers-tree-of-the-month-swamp-white-oak) [Missouri Planting 250,000 Trees ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/missouri-planting-250000-trees) ##### [Missouri Planting 250,000 Trees](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/missouri-planting-250000-trees) 26 September, 2012 The Kansas City Star reported that The Missouri Department of Transportation will purchase 250,000 seedlings to replace ... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/missouri-planting-250000-trees) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/missouri-planting-250000-trees) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/missouri-planting-250000-trees) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/missouri-planting-250000-trees)