Curracabah

(Acacia leiocalyx)

Common Name(s): Curracabah, early-flowering black wattle

Scientific Name: Acacia leiocalyx

Distribution: Australia

Average Dried Weight: 53.1 lbs/ft3 (850 kg/m3)

Janka Hardness: 2,300 lbf (10,210 N)*

*Estimated hardnessbased on specific gravity

Comments: A small tree with fairly dense, dark-colored wood. Another very closely related species, Acacia concurrens, also goes by the name curracabah. Curracabah is not available commercially and its used is primarily limited to hobbyist and other small specialty craft items.

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