Western Australian natives
Western Australia’s flora is recognised nationally and around the world for being unique, easy-to-grow and beautiful. Many species are ideal candidates for growing near powerlines.
Western Power takes great pride in actively promoting the planting of local power-friendly trees and shrubs near powerlines.
Some of the best varieties include:
Ashbys Banksia (Banksia ashbyi)
Beautiful bird attracting shrub.
- Rich orange flower spikes, winter to spring. Very hardy. Full sun. Fast growing. Suitable for coastal areas.
- Height 4m Width 3m.
- Can plant near sewer line.
Native Willow (Callistachys lanceolata)
Attractive, small tree.
- Bright yellow flowers in spring. Full sun. Requires moist soils.
- Height 4m Width 2m.
- Can plant near sewer line.
Fuchsia Mallee (Eucalyptus forrestiana)
A small, rounded mallee.
- Attractive large yellow flowers and red fruits from mid-summer to autumn. Full sun.
- Height 5m Width 3m.
- Can plant near sewer line.
Rose of the West (Eucalyptus macrocarpa)
Beautiful ornamental shrub.
- Large red flowers, winter to summer. Distinctive blue-grey foliage. Full sun. Drought resistant.
- Height 5m Width 3m.
- Can plant near sewer line.
Bell-Fruited Mallee (Eucalyptus preissiana)
Lovely, small, ornamental tree.
- Large yellow flowers in spring. Full sun. Drought and frost resistant.
- Height 4m Width 3m.
- Can plant near sewer line
Olive Grevillea (Grevillea olivacea)
Tall, spreading shrub.
- Beautiful foliage. Attractive flowers, winter and spring. Bird attracting. Full sun.
- Height 5m Width 3m.
- Can plant near sewer line.
Pincushion Hakea (Hakea laurina)
Very attractive, small tree.
- Decorative cream and pink flowers in spring. Bird attracting. Very hardy. Full sun. Drought and frost resistant.
- Height 5m Width 2m.
- Can plant near sewer line.
Chenille Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca huegelii)
Erect shrub with triangular leaves.
- Abundant, cylindrical cream flowers in spring and summer. Full sun. Drought and frost resistant. Suitable for coastal areas.
- Height 4m Width 1.5m.
- Plant further than 6m from sewer line.
Showy Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca nesophila)
Handsome, hardy shrub.
- Profusion of mauve 'pom-pom' flowers in summer. Full sun. Drought and frost resistant.
- Height 4m Width 3m.
- Can plant near sewer line.
