The Earleaf Acacia is a fast growing tree that was introduced to Florida in the early 1930's as an ornamental, for landscape beautification. This tree can be found in coastal communities in central and south Florida. Earleaf Acacia invades hammocks, pineland and scrub habitats where it shades out and displaces native plants. It is listed as a Category I non-native invasive by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council. This Acacia should never be planted in Florida and any existing trees with their root systems, as well as any seedlings should be removed from the landscape.

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