Acacia Saligna - Golden Wreath Wattle/Cujong

Acacia saligna is a fast-growing, small to medium-sized tree or large shrub, native to Western Australia. Its called Cujong in the Nyungar language. It's often planted for erosion control, windbreaks, and ornamental purposes due to its hardiness and striking golden flowers.

Acacia saligna is recognized for its potential as a fodder source, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Its adaptability to harsh conditions and ability to produce substantial biomass make it a valuable resource for livestock feeding. There can be high variability of palatability between populations.

More information regarding its fodder value at these links:

https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/environment/docs/Enrich_Booklet.pdf

🌳 Height:
3 to 10 meters 

🌿 Width:
Up to 5–7 meters 

🔧 Uses:

• Fodder for livestock
• Windbreaks and shelter-belts
• Soil stabilisation and erosion control
• Ornamental landscaping
• Rehabilitation of degraded land
• Nitrogen fixation in agroforestry systems

🌱 Ideal growing conditions:

• Full sun
• Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
• pH: Tolerant of a wide range (acidic to alkaline)
• Low to moderate fertility
• Mediterranean climates or similar with dry summers and wet winters

💪 Tolerates:

• Poor and degraded soils
• High temperatures
• Coastal exposure
• Periodic dry conditions

💧 Drought hardy:
Yes — highly drought-tolerant once established

❄️ Frost tolerant:
Moderately frost-tolerant (light frosts only)

🧂 Salt tolerant:
Yes — tolerates moderate salinity, especially in coastal areas