Acacia tree, also known as acacia tree giving wood, belongs to the genus Acacia, the scientific name is Acacia, originating in the ancient mainland Gondwana. In English, Australian species are called Wattle, while African and American species are called Acacia. This plant is now quite popular in our country. So shall we find out what acacia trees are and the application of acacia trees.
Growth and morphological characteristics of Acacia trees
Acacia is an easy plant to grow, able to adapt to nutrient-poor soils, in harsh weather places. Acacia trees have feather-shaped leaves, however, in some species especially in Australia and the Pacific islands, the leaflets are suppressed and the petioles are flattened and bending upwards, having a leaf-like effect. The vertical petiole protects the plant from overheating due to intense sunlight, so it blocks less light than the horizontal leaves.
Some lack both leaves and leaf-like petioles but have leaf-like branches, which are parts of the stem that have been transformed into a leaf-like form for photosynthetic function.
The small flowering acacia has five petals, almost hidden in long stamens and distributed in dense spherical or cylindrical inflorescences.
Acacia flowers are yellow or creamy, white or even purple (such as Acacia purpureapetala) or red (in the recently cultivated species Acacia leprosa). There are some species of Acacia tree that often have spines, especially in species that grow in arid areas.
They are often shortened, hardened and sharp branches, or sometimes accompanying leaves that transform into large spike-like leaves that are often hollow, providing a nesting place for ants.
Currently, acacia trees are grown on an increasingly large scale, most commonly in the North.
Species of Acacia
Acacia is a straight wood tree, belonging to the group of good quality woody plants, whitish yellow, grain pattern, with a distinct core. Acacia wood has a lot of effects so hybrid acacia is very suitable for commercial forestry projects.There are many species of Acacia, however, the most common are Hybrid Acacia, Leucaena leucocephala, Acacia pycnantha. Each species has its own distinctive characteristics. For example:
Hybrid Acacia: Acacia trees have the ability to grow and develop quickly, giving high and stable wood quality. Hybrid Acacia can resist pests well, adapt to drought weather. Therefore, it is grown a lot in Binh Phuoc and the Southern provinces.
Leucaena leucocephala: These trees in Vietnam are often grown for making fences. It has wide foliage, grey bark. The leaves are in the form of double feathered leaves, on the first level petiole there are glands. Acacia trees grow well on drainage soil, less acidic, and can adapt to salty coastal soil. Leucaena endures a hard drought environment well, especially when it is young. In many areas, it is considered an invasive plant.
Acacia pycnantha: Also known as golden Mimosa, is a species of plant in the legumes. It is distributed in south-eastern Australia from the southern Eyre Peninsula of South Australia into Western Victoria state and North into inland Southern regions. Acacia Pycnantha has been grown in temperate zones of the world for its tannins in the bark of trees, as it provides the highest yield of all acacia trees.
Applications of Acacia trees
In Vietnam, Acacia mangium and Acacia auriculiformis are grown as raw materials for paper production, forest garden renovation, this species is used in the perfume industry due to its strong aroma. Large and round Hybrid Acacia Wood is the raw material used to produce export furniture. Acacia trees with a diameter of 17-18 cm or more are much higher price than the price of materials used to produce paper. In addition, the hybrid glue is also used for plywood, high-grade plywood, sawn wood used in construction,…
Acacia trees are increasingly planted on a large scale, in order to quickly green the acacia-headed hills and mountains planted into forests, on both sides of national highways, planted in parks, to prevent dust for houses, acacia is planted to create shade in school yards, to get wood, to prevent erosion,....
Above are some information about acacia trees that we want to share with you.
Applications of acacia wood in the exterior and interior
From the outstanding advantages of trees such as stable quality with high mechanical strength, reasonable price and competitive compared to other natural woods.
It is easy to recognize the economic value that Acacia Wood brings, especially in the exterior and interior: tables, chairs, cabinets, pallets, beds, etc.
One of the most popular furniture products that could not without mention in the European market is Acacia wood flooring.
The structure of the wooden deck tiles includes: the bottom base is made of PP according to the export standard specifications and the upper wood is made of natural Acacia wood, depending on each design, number of slats different from 3 to 12 slats. Installing wood slats with a plastic base which is pressed fixedly on the underside.
With bunches of superior benefits:
Firstly: Anti-slip, water resistance
Secondly: Easy to install and disassemble, no labor cost and time saving
Thirdly: has a good load capacity when it comes to rubbing from shoes and wheels
Fourthly: decorate a variety of exterior locations: home, garden, terrace, coffee shops, swimming pool, in the office, etc….
Fifthly: no complicated maintenance, just a simple vacuum, or a gentle wipe with soapy water (do not use any silicon- or ammonia-based cleaners on acacia wood) that can be easily reused and renovated your living space. You can also oil your acacia pieces to bring out more of those rich, natural tones, though stay away from any treatment that contains silicone.
Hopefully, this article has helped you better understand acacia trees and the value that it brings to human life. Acacia wood is considered special because of its strong, sturdy, and effortlessly stunning appearance. It’s remained a top choice for furniture and is a great choice if you’re looking for good quality hardwood pieces that will last for generations.
Fun Fact
“Acacia was highly valued by the British Royal Navy
in the 18th century and was the
primary building material of
many of its most celebrated ships.”
