Opinion on sawtooth oaks.

Florida Cracker 971 · Jul 21, 2012

I enjoy growing trees that are are a plus for wildlife & have access to some sawtooth oaks & have grown several from seed in pots. I am not a fan of non-native species & have given the young trees away & not planted any on my farm. I spoke with a TWRA officer & he informed me that the state plants them on public land because of their high yield of mast. Whats your thoughts on this non-native tree?

buckaroo · Jul 22, 2012

I planted about one hundred ten years ago, they are absolutely loaded this year. I know this did'nt answer your question but, if it makes some food, I'm for it.

TS_13 · Jul 22, 2012

I like them...... If you come across extras I would take some off of your hands!

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I look at the benefit to wildlife and how invasive is the species. That being said I like them. I like the Chinese Chestnut as well. They are not native, but good mast sources.

Hollar Hunter · Jul 22, 2012

I'd like to find some locally to plant this fall. If anyone knows where some are for sale. Please let me know

PickettSFHunter · Jul 22, 2012

If they did get loose in forests it would not be a good thing at all. Will that happen though to any serious extent? I dont think but could be wrong. I have a few but dont consider them important in my situation. I believe I would need much more open ground and do a mass planting to achieve much in the way of attraction, both of my properties are over 70% oak, with the last cruise by my forester on one place showing 75% white oak so I just dont worry about acorns.