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Gobbler Sawtooth Oak

$13.95

The Gobbler Sawtooth Oak tree, Quercus acutissima, produces acorns in 5 years, supports wildlife, and is fast growing tree. The “Gobbler” Sawtooth Oak, is the same as the Sawtooth Oak but produces a smaller acorn. The smaller acorn is desirable as a food source for wild turkeys. This deciduous tree has a moderate water requirement and has a moderate tolerance to salt and alkali soils. The Gobbler begins bearing acorns in the fifth or sixth year in a nursery location. The Gobbler grows fast for an oak tree. Fall leaf color will be yellow to golden brown. Leaves may persist into winter. This tree will bear heavy in alternate years and it is a very adaptable Oak tree that can tolerate droughty conditions. ... get more information

Pignut Hickory The Pignut Hickory tree, Carya glabra, has medium green broad, flat leaves and firm, gray bark. The bark may be marked in a sort of diamond pattern by shallow furrows and narrow ridges. This tree grows well in fairly rich, well drained to dry soils. It occurs with other hickories and with oaks, characteristically on hillsides and ridges. The nuts of this particular hickory, unlike some of the others, are bitter and scarcely edible. This shade tree turns a bright yellow for great fall color.