Information about acacia trees

The acacia tree belongs to the Acacia genus and has the scientific name Acacia.
Acacia is a genus of several species of shrubs and trees originating on the ancient mainland of Gondwana, belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the Fabaceae family.
In English, Australian species are collectively called wattle, while African and American species are collectively called acacia.
Acacia trees are grown on an increasingly large scale with many applications in life.
In Northern Vietnam, acacia wood is grown mainly in northern provinces such as Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai...

Ecological characteristics

Acacia tree trunk is straight, the diameter of mature acacia wood can be up to 40-50cm. Timber trees can have a lifespan of 10-15 years. As for Glue used to make paper materials, it can be exploited with a lifespan of 7-10 years.

The acacia tree is a pleasant tree. Withstands all weather as well as harsh circumstances such as lack of water and lack of necessary nutrients. The flower of this plant has 5 small yellow petals. Usually hidden in stamens, often gathered into spherical flower bushes. The leaves are pinnate and the petioles are flat, flattened, and point upward to avoid sun and heat.

There are some acacia species that often have thorns, especially in species that grow in arid areas. They are usually shortened, stiff and sharp branches, or sometimes transformed leaf-like stipules.
The large thorn-like stipules are often hollow, providing nesting sites for ants, which feed on substances secreted on the petioles and on exotic foods at the tip of the leaflets; On the contrary, they also protect the plant against leaf-eating insects.

The main types of acacia wood today

There are many types of acacia wood, but this type of wood is commonly known as: hybrid acacia, leucaena, yellow acacia, each type has its own outstanding characteristics.

• Hybrid Acacia: Hybrid Acacia trees have the ability to grow and develop quickly, providing high, stable quality wood. This type of acacia wood can resist pests well, adapt to dry weather, and is widely grown in Binh Phuoc and the Southern provinces.
• Leucaena: is a small woody plant. In Vietnam, this plant is often grown as a fence, so people often call it acacia.
• Golden Acacia: Golden Acacia, also known as Golden Mimosa, is distributed mainly in southeastern Australia from the southern Eyre Peninsula of South Australia into western Victoria state and north into the southern inland region.

Hybrid acacia wood

Characteristics of acacia wood

• Color and grain: Acacia wood has a dark brown to reddish brown color, creating an impressive beauty for products made from this wood.
• The wood grain of acacia is often rich and unique, bringing luxury and uniqueness to the space.
• Acacia wood has high hardness and durability, helps resist termites and does not warp easily
• Good rot and moisture resistance, helping to protect wood from environmental impacts. This ensures sustainability and long-term durability of wooden products
• Acacia wood is widely used in construction projects, interior decoration and furniture manufacturing. It is suitable for products such as tables, chairs, cabinets, standing altars, wooden floors, doors and other decorations.
• Acacia wood is considered a sustainable wood resource, due to the formal tree planting and harvesting process, ensuring environmental protection and conservation.
• Due to its high hardness and durability, acacia wood is easy to process and shape as desired, easily creating diverse and beautiful wood products.

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Acacia wood grain

The above characteristics are the outstanding advantages of Acacia wood, creating its appeal and popularity in the wood and interior decoration industry.

Application of acacia wood

1. Paper production

Acacia wood is used to produce paper and has an important effect in the paper industry, with its long and smooth fiber properties, facilitating easy processing into pulp.

Acacia wood provides a natural raw material for paper production and contributes to reducing dependence on other wood resources.

In addition, this type of wood also has the ability to regenerate quickly, helping to maintain a sustainable supply of wood for the paper industry.

2. Make a fence

Acacia wood is durable and resistant to rot. Acacia wood is not damaged by environmental impacts or termites. In addition, acacia wood is also resistant to cracking and has little elasticity when exposed to the environment.

Acacia wood fencing can last a long time and does not require much effort in terms of maintenance.

3. Furniture production

• Tables and chairs: Use wood to produce tables and chairs with many different designs but at low prices, suitable for many spaces.
• Bed: Acacia wood bed is sturdy, not warped like wood. Iron legs can be attached to create a harmonious feeling for the bedroom.
• Sofa: Acacia wood can be used to make sofas, creating a solid, safe but comfortable feeling.
• Cabinet: Light but sturdy wooden cabinet can be easily moved around the family,...