The acacia, a tree species from the legume family, is originally native to Africa, Australia and America. Thanks to reforestation measures, it is now also used for commercial purposes in south-east Europe. In our part of the world, false acacias are often planted for aesthetic reasons and can increasingly be seen in urban parks and green spaces. These are mostly shrubs and not trees. In their natural environment, acacias can reach a height of 5 to 15 metres and live for up to 200 years.
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‌Acacia wood is one of the hardest woods. Even the robust oak wood cannot compete with acacia in terms of hardness. It is one of the very few woods in class 1 in the durability class.
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‌Acacia wood darkens and takes on a beautiful golden-brown colour. The grain is characterised by sharply defined annual rings and a clear stripe pattern. The exceptional resistance and robustness predestines acacia wood for outdoor use.
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