Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima)
This native of eastern Asia was introduced in 1862 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 out-compete native oaks, and the
dispersal by animals of its numerous acorns has caused it to become a problem
invasive species in forests along the east coast.
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