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)

Ashbys Banksia 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)

Native Willow 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)

Fuchsia Mallee 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)

Rose of the West 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)

Bell-Fruited Mallee 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)

Olive Grevillea 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)

Pincushion Hakea 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)

Chenille Honey Myrtle 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)

Showy Honey Myrtle 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.