Common Name(s): Green wattle, early black wattle
Scientific Name: Acacia decurrens
Distribution: Native to Australia; cultivated worldwide
Average Dried Weight: 42.6 lbs/ft3 (685 kg/m3)
Comments: A small, fast-growing tree yielding timber of moderate density. Because of the tree’s small size, wood uses are generally limited to small projects where narrow timber is acceptable. The wood is also used for fuel and pulp in paper-making.
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Green wattle (Acacia decurrens)[/caption]
Identification: See the article on Hardwood Anatomy for definitions of endgrain features.
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