White Oak Orchard
Sawtooth Oak Trees for Deer – Bare-Root Seedlings
Sawtooth Oak Trees for Deer – Bare-Root Seedlings
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When Will My Order Ship?
When Will My Order Ship?
Bare-root seedlings ship while dormant and when planting conditions are appropriate for the destination’s USDA Hardiness Zone. Select your preferred shipping season on the product page and use the estimated windows below to plan your planting.
We ship to eligible destinations in USDA Hardiness Zones 6–9. We do not ship to California, Alaska, Hawaii or Zone 5.
| USDA Zone | Fall/Winter 2026–27 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 9 | Late November–late January | January 15–March 15 |
| Zone 8 | Late November–late January | February 1–March 31 |
| Zone 7 | Late November–mid-December | February 15–April 1 |
| Zone 6 | Not available | March 1–April 15 |
Shipping dates are estimates and may change based on tree dormancy, destination weather and conditions in transit. Shipping may begin later or end earlier when necessary to protect seedling health. Tracking information will be emailed when your order ships.
Local-pickup customers will be contacted when their orders are ready.
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Our Better Trees Promise
Our Better Trees Promise
Eligible dormant bare-root seedlings purchased from White Oak Orchard that fail to break dormancy during their first growing season may qualify for a one-time replacement tree or store credit.
To qualify, seedlings must be planted within three days of delivery, cared for according to the applicable species planting guide and protected at planting with an appropriately sized TreePro tree tube purchased from White Oak Orchard with the seedling order. The tube must be properly installed, secured and maintained during establishment.
Until planting, seedlings must be kept in a cool location with their roots moist, covered and protected from drying, freezing or excessive heat.
Claims must be submitted no later than June 30 immediately following delivery. Additional requirements and exclusions apply. Replacement trees are subject to availability, and customers are responsible for replacement shipping charges.
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Product Description
Product Description
Fast-Growing Oak for Wildlife Habitat and Early Acorn Production
Our seed-grown Sawtooth Oak seedlings are a strong choice for landowners who want to establish fast-growing mast trees for deer, turkey, squirrels and other wildlife. Sawtooth oaks are known for vigorous growth, heavy acorn crops at maturity and the potential to produce acorns sooner than many native oak species.
We grow each seedling in an air-pruning nursery bed to encourage a dense, fibrous root system rather than circling roots. This root development helps prepare the tree for successful establishment and long-term growth after planting.
Why Plant Sawtooth Oak?
Sawtooth Oak is a great addition to a wildlife planting because it offers:
- Fast growth compared to many traditional oak species
- Earlier acorn production than many native oaks
- Heavy acorn crops once mature
- Excellent attraction for deer, turkey, squirrels, and other wildlife
- Strong value for food plots, field borders, trails, and habitat improvement
- Good adaptability to a wide range of well-drained soils
Best Planting Sites
Sawtooth oaks perform best in full sun and well-drained soil. Suitable planting locations include food-plot edges, old fields, pasture borders, sunny wildlife openings and orchard-style plantings. Avoid low areas where water remains after heavy rain.
Allow adequate space for the tree’s mature canopy. For best establishment, protect each young seedling with a tree tube and control competing vegetation during its first few growing seasons.
Wildlife Value
Sawtooth oaks are widely planted for wildlife because they can begin producing abundant acorns at a younger age than many slower-growing oak species. Under favorable growing conditions, some trees may begin producing acorns in approximately 6–10 years, although production time varies by site, weather and tree development.
Adding sawtooth oaks to a diverse habitat planting can provide an earlier fall mast source while slower-growing native oaks, including white oak, continue maturing.
Product Details
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Product Feature |
Details |
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Common Name |
Sawtooth Oak |
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Scientific Name |
Quercus acutissima |
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Type |
Dormant bare-root seedling |
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Height at Shipping |
Approximately 18–48 inches |
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Age |
1 growing season |
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USDA Zones |
5–9 |
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Current Shipping Zones |
Zones 6–9 |
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Sunlight |
Full sun |
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Soil |
Well-drained soil; avoid persistently wet sites |
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Wildlife Use |
Fall mast for deer, turkey, squirrels and other wildlife |
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Best Uses |
Food plots, orchard plantings, field edges and habitat improvement |
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Recommended Protection |
5-foot tree tube, stake and weed mat |
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