It thrives in hot arid and semi-arid regions of central-western and north-western Western Australia, with an altitude range of 0-500 meters. The plant is well-adapted to withstand low rainfall conditions, typically receiving 50-325 mm of rainfall. It can grow in various soil types, including alkaline and occasionally saline soils. The plant also shows resilience in coastal dunes, sandplains, and different hard and stony soil conditions. Additionally, it can tolerate coastal salt spray.
Cooba
Acacia cleroperma, also known as large seeded cooba, is a moderately fast-growing shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 to 2.5 meters with a spread of 3 to 5 meters. It is commonly found in hot arid and semi-arid regions of central-western and north-western Western Australia. This species is well-adapted to a variety of soil types, including alkaline and sometimes saline soils, and can also tolerate coastal salt spray. Its main uses include stabilizing sandy soils, serving as a low windbreak, and potentially enhancing these functions through coppicing.
Acacia cleroperma
Australia
Habitat and Distribution: Acacia cleroperma, also known as large seeded cooba, is a common species found in the hot arid and semi-arid zones of central-western and northwestern Western Australia. It typically grows in a variety of soils, including alkaline and sometimes saline soils. It is often associated with drainage lines, rock outcrops, coastal dunes, sandplains, and various hard and/or stony soils. Associates: Acacia cleroperma commonly grows alongside other plant species such as Acacia sclerosperma, Acacia victoriae, Acacia tetragonophylla, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus microtheca, Eucalyptus striaticalyx, and Casuarina obesa. Growth Characteristics: This species is a moderately fast-growing, multistemmed, large shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and a spread of 3 - 5 m. In some cases, it may grow up to 6 m tall with a spread of 8 m. Adaptability: Acacia cleroperma is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and has the potential to stabilize sandy soils. It can tolerate coastal salt spray and is suitable for low windbreak applications. Coppicing may further enhance its ability to serve as a windbreak. Altitude and Rainfall: This plant species is typically found at altitudes ranging from 0 to 500 m. The associated rainfall in its habitat ranges from 50 to 325 mm. Please note that the above information is in addition to the description provided and does not include a preface descriptive paragraph.
It typically grows in a wide variety of soils, but typically it is associated with drainage lines or rock outcrops, on alkaline and sometimes saline soils. It also occurs on coastal dunes, sandplains, and a variety of hard and/or stony soils.
A moderately fast growing, multistemmed, large shrub 1.5 - 2.5 m tall and 3 - 5 m across, occasionally reaching 6 m tall with a spread of 8 m. It is a common species in the hot arid and semi - arid zones of central - western and north - western Western Australia, altitude 0 - 500 m, rainfall 50-325 mm. It grows in a wide variety of soils, but typically it is associated with drainage lines or rock outcrops, on alkaline and sometimes saline soils. It also occurs on coastal dunes, sandplains and a variety of hard and/or stony soils. Common associates of Acacia sclerosperma include Acacia victoriae, Acacia tetragonophylla, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus microtheca, Eucalyptus striaticalyx and Casuarina obesa. Its main potential appears to be for stabilisation of sandy soils and low windbreak which may be further enhanced by coppice. Tolerant of coastal salt spray.