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Leaves are simple, alternate, deciduous, up to 7 inches long, elliptical, and with bristle-tipped teeth.  Bark is red-gray to black and ridged.  Acorn cap has conspicuous long scales that are "hair-like".  Trees may fruit as early as 5 years under good conditions.  Sawtooth oak is a native of Asia and planted for wildlife food and as an ornamental.    

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