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.