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Most Sawtooth Oak trees planted in the United States are used primarily for wildlife food provision, mostly due to the species bears heavier crops of acorns then do most other Oak tree varieties. Additionally the extra bitterness of this acorn makes it slightly more desirable to wildlife animals.
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Wildlife animals and game birds can be attracted to your yard or hunting preserve if you plant berry bushes, wildlife fruit trees, grape vines, nut trees and acorn producing oak trees. Not only do the plants feed the animals but offer shelter to nesting songbirds, turkey, dove, quail and pheasants.
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Many poison plants are not meant to be eaten by wild animals such as deer and wild hogs. The Angel Trumpet (Datura) plant contains alkaloids that are harmful to humans and animals if eaten.
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