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.
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