A moderately fast growing, spreading shrub 1.5 - 2.5 m tall, occasionally attaining 4 m with a 6 m spread. It is widely occurring in the hot arid zones of north western Australia, at altitudes ranging from 0 - 500 m and rainfall from 60 - 650 mm. Acacia bivenosa grows in a variety of locations, but is most often found in well drained situations on neutral to alkaline, less fertile soils, and has potential for stabilising sandy soils. As a stock feed it appears to have a low palatability to both cattle and sheep. The wood is pale, sometimes with a core of dark brown heartwood, moderately dense and should make a useful fuel. The main potential for Acacia bivenosa seems to be for sand stabilisation, soil protection and low shelter. Plants coppice well.
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