{"id":9636,"date":"2021-10-09T10:28:34","date_gmt":"2021-10-09T10:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=9636"},"modified":"2021-10-13T15:55:29","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T15:55:29","slug":"where-does-acacia-grow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/where-does-acacia-grow\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Does Acacia Grow?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Acacia is a fascinating plant, with many species<\/a> dispersed throughout the world. From California to Africa, the acacia genus has adapted to survive in a multitude of conditions. In this article, we\u2019ll discuss the many varieties of acacia, where they grow, and how they manage to survive such diverse environments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Can Acacia Be Found?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Acacia refers to a genus of approximately 160 species of trees and shrubs<\/strong>. Acacias belong to the pea family Fabacae<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you think of acacia, you might picture one with a backdrop of an African savanna. But this beautiful tree can be found in many different parts of the world<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many different species of acacia are native to Australia, and some to Africa. In the United States, you can find acacia trees in states like California, Arizona, Hawaii, and Texas. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some areas, like California, acacia trees are considered highly invasive. To learn more, check out this video that shows how to recognize some of the problematic varieties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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