The Acacia cclop (coastal wattle) thrives in regions with moderate rainfall ranging from 200 to 800 mm. It prefers to grow in areas with shallow calcareous soils and is tolerant of both saline and waterlogged conditions. This plant is well-suited to coastal environments with its ability to withstand wind and salt spray. It can be found at various altitudes.
Coastal wattle
The Acacia cclop, also known as the coastal wattle, is a dense, bushy shrub native to SW Australia. It can tolerate saline and waterlogged soils, as well as withstand wind and salt spray. This plant is valuable for soil stabilization and has fire retardant properties.
Acacia cclop
Australia
Other Relevant Information: - The Acacia cclop, also known as coastal wattle, is a species of shrub native to SW Australia. - It can tolerate saline and waterlogged soils, making it suitable for coastal areas. - The plant is known for its ability to withstand wind and salt spray, making it useful for soil stabilization. - In South Africa, it has been used to stabilize sand dunes and has become popular as firewood due to its dense and high-quality characteristics. - The phyllodes of the plant are browsed by goats and antelopes, while the seeds are consumed by birds, primates, and rodents.
Rainfall 200 - 800 mm on shallow calcareous soils. Tolerant of saline and waterlogged soils.
A dense, bushy, rounded, spreading shrub (2-4 m), native to SW Australia. Flowers in summer. Rainfall 200 - 800 mm on shallow calcareous soils. Tolerant of saline and waterlogged soils.
It has the ability to withstand wind and salt spray and is useful in soil stabilisation. It has fire retardant properties.
In South Africa the tree was used to stabilise sand dunes and is now spreading. It has become a popular firewood which is dense and of a high quality. Goats and antelopes browse the phyl-lodes and the seeds are eaten by birds, primates, and rodents.