Suitable plants to grow near powerlines
New trees should be planted at a distance from the powerline that is equal to the expected height of the tree.
Below are suggested minimum maintenance drought-tolerant plants that are suitable to grow under powerlines. Listed separately are Australian and exotic plants.
For most plants the spread equals the height, so allow for adequate space for the plant to grow. There are numerous other varieties of the shrubs listed below. For Australian plants please refer to ‘Australian Plants for the Canberra Region’ published by the Society for Growing Australian Plants or ask your local garden centre.
Please note that the examples given below are only provided in the context of ActewAGL infrastructure. You should always check with Territory and Municipal Services for their current listing of declared plant pests before choosing what to plant.
Recommended plant varieties
D= deciduous E= evergreen
- Banksia spinulosa var. collina (E)
- Bauera sessiliflora (E)
- Callistemon citrinus purple (E)
- Correa x glabra (E)
- Grevillea iaspicula (E)
- Hakea decurrens (E)
- Kunzea parvifolia (E)
- Leptospermum ‘Aphrodite’ (E)
- Melaleuca lateritia (E)
- Prostanthera ovalifolia (E)
D= deciduous E= evergreen
- Abelia grandiflora (E)
- Camellia sansanqua Paradise Series (E)
- Deutzia rosea (D)
- Escallonia ‘Apple Blossom’ (E)
- Pittosporum ‘Green Pillar’ (E)
- Raphiolepis intermedia (E)
- Telopea ‘Shady Lady’ (E)
- Teucreum fruticans (E)
- Weigela florida (D)
- Viburnum opulus compacta (D)
D= deciduous E= evergreen
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Acacia boormanii (E)
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Banksia aemula (E)
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Callistemon ‘Western Glory’ (E)
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Dodonaea viscosa (E)
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Grevillea ‘Canberra Gem’ (E)
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Kunzea baxteri (E)
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Leptospermum lanigerum (E)
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Melaleuca incana (E)
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Pimelia pauciflora (E)
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Prostanthera rotundifolia (E)
D= deciduous E= evergreen
These plants are suggestions only. Your local nursery will be able to advise you on other plants suitable for growing near powerlines/powerpoles.
Please note: Always check the height on plant labels before planting near powerlines or powerpoles.
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