🌰 Sawtooth Oak “Cold Hardy Michigan Strain” (Quercus acutissima)
Zones: 3–8 | Height: 50–70 ft | Spread: 40–60 ft | Growth Rate: Fast
Light: Full sun | Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to sandy or loamy soils
Acorn Drop Time: October
🏞️ Product Description:
The Sawtooth Oak Cold Hardy Michigan Strain is a special lineage of sawtooth oak, originally sourced from some of the coldest regions of North Korea. This unique strain boasts exceptional cold hardiness, making it one of the toughest sawtooths available for northern climates. It also has the rare ability to hold its leaves well into winter, providing extended cover and browse potential through the colder months.
With its rapid growth and reliable acorn production, this oak is a game-changer for hunters and habitat managers in cold regions looking for high-quality mast and year-round structure.
🦌 Cold Tough. Long-Lived Leaves. Heavy Mast.
Sawtooth Oak is prized for its sweet, highly palatable acorns favored by deer, turkeys, and small mammals. The Michigan strain enhances these qualities with superior winter hardiness, ensuring consistent production and survivability even in harsh winters.
🌳 Why Grow Sawtooth Oak “Cold Hardy Michigan Strain”?
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Exceptional cold tolerance unmatched by typical sawtooth oaks
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Retains leaves through winter, providing winter browse and cover
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Produces abundant, sweet acorns in October—prime wildlife food
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Fast-growing and adaptable to various soil types
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Ideal for northern food plots, wildlife habitat, and reforestation projects
🛠️ Planting Tips:
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Plant in full sun for best growth and mast production
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Space 25-40 ft apart to accommodate mature canopy spread
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Protect young trees with tree tubes to reduce deer browse
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Water during dry spells the first growing season
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Pair with earlier and later dropping oaks for seasonal mast diversity
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🌿 Summary:
The Sawtooth Oak “Cold Hardy Michigan Strain” combines the sawtooth’s famed sweet acorns with exceptional winter resilience, making it perfect for northern landscapes where hardiness matters. Its long-lasting foliage and heavy mast production make it a top choice for wildlife-focused planting.
Cold tough. Late leaf drop. Sweet acorns. Built for northern success.
