"helene" wrote in message
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Wattles grow to about 15m (nearly 50 ft) and make great firewood.

"Terry Collins" wrote in message
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Ken Oaf wrote:

Wattles grow very quick, look beautiful and can be pruned into
shape.

And only live for 8-10 years.

So? It allows you to have something new in 8-10 years, so you can phase
in other plants.



There are 100s of species of acacias, so let's not generalise too much. Not
all of them are short lived, not all of them grow to 15m (by a long stretch)
and not all of them are good for firewood. Some research might find a
wattle that is suitable for the purpose and will grow in the required area.

David