In northwestern PA, I planted sawtooths acquired from North Carolina. Those thatsurvivedappear healthy. They were planted in an open field with tremendous weed competition and deer rubbing. Many are 4 - 6 tall. Most were 1 - 2 feet when planted.They were planted 5 years ago. No acorns yet.

The local forester recommends English Oak. He says they grow fast and produce large sweet acorns in about 10 years. Only a few years later than a sawtooth.

I just received 100 English Oak from Cold Stream Nursery located in Michigan. See: http://www.coldstreamfarm.net/