Tree and stand light use efficiencies over a full rotation of single- and mixed-species Eucalyptus grandis and Acacia mangium plantations

► Additive and replacement series of Eucalyptus and Acacia were studied over a rotation. ► APAR was simulated for each tree over a full rotation with the MAESTRA model. ► Higher APAR was simulated in mixed-species plantations over the rotation. ► It did not result in a higher productivity relative to pure Eucalyptus stands. ► Light use efficiency of Acacia trees decreased in mixed-species plantations.