Acacia koa

Acacia koa is a tree.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acacia koa 11.1 History 11.2 Acacia koa in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Acacia koa was described in 1854 by Asa Gray. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Acacia koa is a species in the genus Acacia (wattle) which contains 1200 species and belongs to the family of the Fabaceae (Legume Family).

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[edit] Growth

The trees grow to a height of approximately 34 meters.They grow at a moderate rate and have a long lifespan.

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[edit] Leaves

Acacia koa is an evergreen plant with bipinnate leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are mid green and ovate with entire margins.

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The flowers are spherical and yellow. The plants bloom from March to May.

The brown fruits are legumes. They develop in spring.

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[edit] Cultivation

Acacia koa prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -40º C. It grows best in sand and sandy-gritty soil, loamy soil, sandy or pebbly, loamy soil, clay soil, sandy or loamy clay soil. The plants are moderately drought tolerant. They will not grow in anaerobic soils and are moderately tolerant of limy conditions.

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[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

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[edit] Man and Acacia koa

[edit] History

[edit] Acacia koa in art

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[edit] Superstition

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[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Acacia koafr:Acacia koa