Sawtooth oak (Quercus acutissima)
Sawtooth oak, also known as Japanese silkworm oak
The Ubame oak (Quercus phillyraeoides) is an Asian oak species native to China, Korea, and Japan. Its wood is traditionally used to produce the high-quality charcoal essential for Japanese tea ceremonies.
Key Facts About Sawtooth oak
Attributes of Sawtooth oak
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
30 m
Spread
12 m to 18 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Green Gold
Scientific Classification of Sawtooth oak
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fagales
Family
Beech
Genus
Oaks
Species
Sawtooth oak
Toxicity
Ingestion of acorns and leaves