Leucaena was mainly planted in the Northern Transvaal areas of South
Africa as a firewood tree, for which (I believe) it is eminently
suited, since it is fast growing. Other uses were secondary.
Last I heard they were having problems because L is susceptible to
some disease (viral? fungal?) making its way southwards through
Africa.
(Between houses, all reference info in boxes, so no more available
right now...)
Mike Morris We do not inherit land from our ancestors
Mike.Morris@iplan.co.za We borrow it from our children.
Ph: +27-21-788-4171 Cape Town, South Africa 34.40'S 18.30'E