Acacia confusa is a perennial tree native to South-East Asia. Some common names for it are Acacia Petit Feuille, Small Philippine Acacia, Formosa Acacia Taiwan Acacia and Formosan Koa.
It grows to a height of 15m. The tree has become very common in many tropical Pacific areas, including Hawaii.
Its uses include chemical products, environmental management and food and drink. The wood has a density of about 0.75 g cm . 3 In Taiwan, its wood is used to make support beams for underground mines.
The wood is also converted to charcoal for family use. The plant is used in traditional medicine 4 and is available from herbal medicine shops in Taiwan.
Genus - Acacia
Species - Confusa
Common name - Phillippine Acacia
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 9 - 12
Height - 15 m
Spread - 10 m
Plant type - Medium Tree
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Landscape uses - Feature Plant
Germination rate - 80%
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yelow-orange