Common Name(s): Silver wattle, black wattle
Scientific Name: Acacia dealbata
Distribution: Eastern Australia; also planted worldwide as an ornamental tree
Average Dried Weight: 40.9 lbs/ft3 (655 kg/m3)
Comments: A fast-growing, medium-sized tree yielding lumber of moderate density. Its wood is generally lighter in color to some of the denser and slower-growing Acacia species. Clear sections of the wood are easy to work.
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Identification: See the article on Hardwood Anatomy for definitions of endgrain features.
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