Earleaf acacia, a fast growing, brittle exotic weed tree in Florida
Journal Article
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· Proc. Fla. State Hortic. Soc.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6203624
A description is given of Acacia auriculiformis, together with a warning against its use for ornamental landscaping in Florida (a hurricane area). The tree grows very fast, reaching 30-55 ft in 8 years, lacks wind resistance, produces much persistent litter, seeds itself freely and is now a common weed species in Florida. The wood is of value for handicrafts. 3 references.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
- OSTI ID:
- 6203624
- Journal Information:
- Proc. Fla. State Hortic. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Fla. State Hortic. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 98; ISSN PFSHA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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