Absolutely! Acacia is a very hard, durable wood grown from fast-growing trees.
These trees make beautiful shade trees.
However, the fact that they can be replenished and grown so easily and quickly makes the use of Acacia wonderful for the environment.
They stand up well to the outside elements which means that the furniture made from these versatile and abundant trees are weather-sturdy as well.
In general, outdoor Acacia patio furniture is very durable with a fine grain that takes a high polish.
It is warm and comfortable and has various shades of natural color that give the furniture a very warm look.
You may have heard of Acacia as the wood used to build the Ark of the Covenant and Noah's Ark.
And the wood itself has a very strong fragrance, often used in making perfumes.
There are many varieties of acacias throughout the world.
They can grow in practically all kinds of soil, but the best trees come from the best soil.
And some of the best acacia comes from trees grown in Australia.
There are over 1,300 species of trees and shrubs "Down Under" alone.
One is called Red Locust and withstands.
40 lbs.
per cubic foot.
It is, harder, stronger, tougher and more rigid and elastic than oak.
In some true Acacia trees, very large thorns are usually filled with tribes of ants that actually protect the tree.
The thorns themselves are often used to make jewelry and decorative household items.
So, even when you are thinking about the environment and are undecided as to what type of furniture you should buy, remember Acacia.
The trees are fast-growing and plentiful and can easily be grown for more furniture.