The Acacia cupidiolia prefers a hot and arid climate and is native to the central-western part of Western Australia. It thrives in areas with an altitude suitable for the hot, arid zone. The plant is well adapted to withstand the challenges of low rainfall ranging from 75 to 235 mm. It can be found growing in various soil types such as calcareous, reddish sandy loams, clays, and stony red clay loams. Additionally, it is known to tolerate saline, alkaline, and stony compacted soils.
Spine-tipped wattle
Acacia cupidiolia, also known as spine-tipped wattle, is a moderately fast growing shrub to small tree native to the hot, arid zone in Western Australia. It can tolerate difficult sites with saline, alkaline, and compacted soils. This plant has potential for fodder, regrows well after grazing, and its wood is suitable for firewood.
Acacia cuspidifolia
Australia
Other Relevant Information: - The flowers of Acacia cupidiolia are pale yellow and appear in clusters. - The plant produces long, flat, and curved seed pods. - It is known to attract bees, birds, and butterflies. - Acacia cupidiolia is drought-tolerant and can survive in hot and arid conditions. - The plant is commonly used for land rehabilitation projects due to its ability to tolerate difficult soil conditions. - It is recommended to protect young plants from grazing animals to ensure their growth and survival. - Acacia cupidiolia has potential for use as fodder and can regenerate quickly after heavy grazing. - The wood of this plant is suitable for use as firewood and the larger branches can be converted into charcoal. - It is often planted for its ability to provide shelter and protect soil from erosion.
- Calcareous, reddish sandy loams - Clays - Stony, red clay loams - Saline, alkaline and stony, compacted soils
A moderately fast growing, dense, bushy, large shrub to small tree growing to a height of 2.5 - 4 m and 4 - 6 m across. It is native to the hot, arid zone in the central - western part of Western Australia. Rainfall 75 - 235 mm. It grows in calcareous, reddish sandy loams, clays and stony, red clay loams. It is a good choice for difficult sites as it tolerates saline, alkaline and stony, compacted soils. Grows in association with Acacia victoriae, Acacia sclerosperma, Acacia ligulata, Acacia sibilans, Acacia tetragonophylla and Acacia galeata. It appears to have some potential for fodder, as it makes strong regrowth after heavy grazing in its native state. The wood is suitable as firewood.
The trunk and larger branches may reach sufficient size for conversion to charcoal. Acacia cuspidifolia has excellent potential for shelter and soil protection! Protection of young plants from grazing animals is essential. It has some ability to coppice.