Suitable shrubs for planting near powerlines

New trees should be planted at a distance from the powerline that is equal to the expected height of the tree. When planting:

• dig a hole that is 50 per cent wider and 50mm deeper than the pot
• cut back damaged roots carefully, make shallow slices to the root ball and cut circling roots to promote natural root growth
• water well immediately to remove air pockets
• mulch to retain moisture and control weeds
• keep mulch clear of the stem.

Suitable shrubs for planting near powerlines

The following table lists some drought–tolerant shrubs for planting near powerlines.

Shrubs to approximately 1 metre

Latin name	Common name
Native plants
Correa alba	–
Prostanthera cuneata	Mint bush
Crowea exalata	–
Micromyrtus ciliata	–
Banksia spinulosa	"Honey Pots"
Exotic plants
Cistus (various)	Rock rose
Lavendula angustifolia	Lavender
Ceanothus	"Blue Sapphire" dwarf Californian lilac
Hebe (various)	–
Rosmarinus	"Blue Lagoon" rosemary

Shrubs to approximately 2 metres

Latin name	Common name
Native plants
Westringea	"Wynyabbie Gem"
Acacia lanigera	Woolly acacia
Callistemon	"Little John" dwarf Bottlebrush
Leptospermum (various)	Tea tree
Grevillea iaspicula	Wee jasper grevillea
Exotic plants
Buddleja davidii	"Butterfly bush"
Escallonia	"Apple Blossom"
Viburnum davidii	–
Raphiolepis	"Rajah"
Abelia floribunda	Glossy abelia

Shrubs to 2 metres and over

Latin name	Common name
Native plants
Callistemon	"Endeavour" bottle brush
Grevillea poorinda series	–
Prostanthera lasianthos	"Badja Form" mint bush
Melaleuca linariifolia	Paper bark
Leptospermum lanigerum	Woolly tea tree
Exotic plants
Sambucus nigra	Elderberry
Laurus nobilis	Bay tree
Euonymus europa	Spindle bush
Feijoa sellowiana	Pineapple guava

These shrubs are suggestions only. Your local nursery will be able to advise you on other shrubs suitable for planting near powerlines.