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Large Tree 2009 Tree Canopy and Understorey Program Suitable for small gardens NOTE: The majority of the photos in this booklet are used with permission of the Department of Conservation and Land Management’s Herbarium for the sole purpose of providing a Near powerlines? description of types of plants that will be available through the Shire of Mundaring’s 2009 Tree Canopy and Understorey Program. Yes No

This booklet and must remain at the Front Counter of the Shire’s offices and not be reproduced in any other format, sold or distributed without permission of and/or consultation Suitable for with the appropriate persons within the Department of road verge (submit Environment and Conservation. your sketch to the Shire first!) Botanical Botanical Name Common Name Common Name Botanical Name Common Name Botanical Name Common Name Name

TALL TREES SHRUBS LOW SHRUBS CLIMBERS AND GROUNDCOVERS Acacia Billardiera Corymbia calophylla Marri celastrifolia Glowing Wattle Acacia pulchella Golden Stardust fusiformis Australian Bluebell Allocasuarina Eucalyptus marginata Jarrah Acacia dentifera Toothed Wattle humilis Scrub Sheoak Kennedia coccinea Coral Vine Calothamnus Eucalyptus patens Blackbutt or Yarri Acacia urophylla Net­leaved Wattle hirsutus Hairy Calothamnus Kennedia prostrata Running Postman Calothamnus Silky­leaved Blood Hardenbergia Eucalyptus rudis Flooded Gum Astartea scoparia Astartea sanguineus Flower comptoniana Native Wisteria Callistemon Chorizema Heart­leafed Flame Eucalyptus wandoo White Gum phoeniceus Fiery Bottlebrush cordatum Pea Calothamnus Lemon­scented rupestris Mouse Ears Darwinia citriodora Darwinia CLUMPING Anigozanthos SMALL TO MEDIUM TREES Hakea petiolaris Sea Urchin Hakea Hakea lissocarpha Honeybush manglesii Kangaroo Paw Wavy­leaved Hypocalymma Acacia acuminata Raspberry Jam Hakea undulata Hakea angustifolium White Myrtle Conostylis aculeate Prickly conostylis Variable­leaved Rough Acacia saligna Orange Wattle Hakea varia Hakea Melaleuca scabra Honeymyrtle Ficinia nodosa Knotted Clubrush Allocasuarina Jarrah Forrest fraseriana Sheoak Kunzea recurva Purple Kunzea Juncus pallidus Pale Rush Juncus Casuarina obesa Salt Sheoak Melaleuca incana Grey Honey Myrtle subsecundus Finger Rush Eucalyptus Melaleuca Robin Redbreast drummondii Drummond's Gum lateritia Bush Saltwater Graceful Melaleuca cuticularis Paperbark Melaleuca radula Honeymyrtle Melaleuca Taxandria Sweet Swamp rhaphiophylla Swamp Paperbark linearifolia Peppermint

Viminaria juncea Golden Spray Shire of Mundaring – Tree Canopy and Understorey Program (photos from CALM’s Florabase website: http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au)

TALL TREES

Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Corymbia late February to early valuable habitat for many native Marri Yes Yes Yes No 30­40 cream calophylla March fauna

Corymbia calophylla is one of the most common trees in the hills. This tree has been acknowledged to provide habitat and food for an astounding number of native fauna and provides an important part of the diet for the black cockatoos. One of the advantages of C.calophylla it is resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi (dieback). Plant this important tree if you have the room.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/17104 Approx Flowering time Flower Botanical Name Common Name Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Colour (m) prone to dieback, do Eucalyptus Spring to early not plant in damp Jarrah Yes Yes No No 30­45 cream marginata summer areas; plant with Acacia pulchella

The beautiful and durable timber has meant that this tree has been extensively logged throughout the region with few very mature specimens surviving.

A further threat to jarrah is the susceptibility to Phytophthora cinnamomi (dieback), planting each jarrah with at least one Acacia pulchella can help prevent the spread of this disease.

Hollow trunks and branches are used by nesting birds. The fallen limbs provide shelter for many small animals.

Help to restore this important icon of the Perth Hills by planting on larger properties.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5708 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) July to August, Eucalyptus Blackbutt or loamy soils; lower valley; No Yes Yes No 30­45 cream November to patens Yarri excellent timber February

Likes growing on steam banks and depressions. Now a highly prized timber species if you have a large property and are thinking of growing timber for the future.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5739 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) likes wet feet; plant in Eucalyptus rudis Flooded Gum No Yes Yes Yes 25 cream July to September lighter soils if moist

Traditionally grows in heavier clays in sites prone to waterlogging. Great habitat tree if you have wetter conditions.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5763 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Eucalyptus heavy clay soils & granite; White Gum Yes Yes Yes No 15­30 cream December to May wandoo shade & shelter

Extremely tough tree that thrives where granite is close to the surface. The durable timber is resistant to white ants and therefore has been widely used for fencing.

This tree does tend to drop branches so keep away from buildings and fences, but well worth planting if you have plenty of room.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5797 Shire of Mundaring – Tree Canopy and Understorey Program (photos from CALM’s Florabase website: http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au)

SMALL TO MEDIUM TREES

Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Acacia Raspberry Yes Yes Yes No 5 + yellow July to October loamy, sandy & gravelly soils acuminata Jam

This tree has a wide growing range and was extensively used by the early settlers for fences, many of these fences are still standing today. The beautiful colour of the timber is responsible for the common name ‘raspberry jam’ wattle.

Acacia acuminata is now also widely plated as a host plant for sandalwood.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/3200 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Orange dense, often weeping; variety of Acacia saligna Yes Yes Yes No 5 yellow July to November Wattle soils

This shrub can also be used as a fodder plant for sheep, but on its own provides a dense middle story species for wind breaks.

Like many acacias, it is short lived but seeds prolifically and also fixes nitrogen in the soil which will benefit all other plants around it.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/3527 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Jarrah Allocasuarina Forrest Yes Yes No No 10­15 red/rust May to October sandy/gravelly soils; windbreaks fraseriana Sheoak

Nothing is more soothing than the sound of a breeze in a Casuarina grove. The plants come in male and female and both are required to ensure fertile seeds. The dense foliage provides great infill between sparser eucalypts, they also fix nitrogen!

All casuarinas can provide beautiful timber for fine furniture makers – eventually.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1728 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Casuarina salt tolerant, waterlogging, Salt Sheoak No Yes Yes Yes 10 red/rust January to December obesa windbreaks

An actual tree that will grow in quite saline and water logged conditions. Widely used for saltland rehabilitation plantings and is now increasingly being looked to for furniture timber as well.

Casuarina obesa Photos by Toni Burbidge, Shire of Mundaring http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1742 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Eucalyptus Drummond's variety of soils; needs some No Yes Yes No 6­8 cream May to November drummondii Gum protection

White barked mallee

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5628 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Melaleuca Saltwater No Yes Yes Yes 10 white August to November tolerates waterlogging and salt cuticularis Paperbark

Another tree species for that salt affected and/or water logged site.

Shapely trunks are ornamental and offer visual impact in mature trees.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5900 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Melaleuca Swamp sands and loams; tolerates No Yes Yes Yes 5 + cream July to January rhaphiophylla Paperpark waterlogging; shade

This melaleuca is more for those waterlogged sites that are not salt affected. A valuable tree that will hold the soil together and provide cover for the soil and habitat for native fauna.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5959 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Viminaria Golden Spray No Yes Yes Yes 5 yellow October to January vigorous; wet sites juncea

A hardy and beautiful plant that can provide some grace and colour to plantings on wetter sites.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/4325 Shire of Mundaring – Tree Canopy and Understorey Program (photos from CALM’s Florabase website: http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au)

SHRUBS

Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Acacia Glowing Yes Yes No No 2 yellow April to August tough; attractive; good screen celastrifolia Wattle

Great middle story for your windbreak or screen. This one will add a splash of brightness to properties large and small.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/3254 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Acacia Toothed various soils; good screen; No Yes Yes No 2­3 yellow August to November dentifera Wattle granite

Similar to Acacia celastrifolia. Good alternative to the non­ Western Australian native Acacia iteaphylla.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/3294 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Acacia Net­leaved No Yes Yes No 2­3 cream May to October creeklines; understorey urophylla Wattle

Grows well under Eucalyptus wandoo.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/3591 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) January to July, Astartea Astartea No Yes Yes No 2­3 white/pink October to creeklines; screening; hedges scoparia December

Beautiful delicate plant to add colour to creekline plantings.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5330 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Callistemon Fiery September to No Yes Yes Yes 3­4 red waterlogging & salt phoeniceus Bottlebrush January

What a plant! Beautiful flowers, and can tolerate a certain amount of salt and waterlogging. Beautiful dense foliage and stunning, golden­tipped flowers.

They will also grow on less damp sites – so very versatile. Great for all size gardens.

Favourite source of nectar for honey­eating birds and native bees.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5395 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Calothamnus Mouse Ears Yes Yes No No 2­4 red July to December granite; horses won't eat rupestris

Grows will throughout the hills. Loves that rocky difficult site you have had trouble with.

Also suitable to smaller gardens. Great understorey plant for shelterbelts.

Provides light screening. Nesting and nectar for honeyeaters and wrens.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5428 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Hakea Sea Urchin cream­ Yes Yes No No 1­3 March to July wide range of soil types petiolaris Hakea red

One of the most unusual flowers and seed pods you are likely to see. Can grow quite tall but still can be planted under powerlines.

Seeds provide feed for parrots.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2194 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Hakea Wavy­leaved Yes Yes No No 2 cream July to October drought and frost resistant undulata Hakea

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2215 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Variable­ Hakea varia No Yes Yes No 3­4 cream July to November dry creek banks; good habitat leaved Hakea

This one will take you by surprise the first time it flowers and the little birds will love you for planting it.

Habitat for bandicoots – deters cats.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2216 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Kunzea Purple No Yes Yes No 1­2 mauve August to December hardy; versatile recurva Kunzea

Unusual foliage and delicate flowers, who said native plants were dull and boring?

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5841 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Melaleuca Grey Honey Yes Yes No No 2 yellow July to November weeping understorey incana Myrtle

A delicate bush with dainty flowers. Great as a lower plant in a windbreak but also suitable for smaller gardens in the suburbs.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/13273 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Robin Melaleuca Redbreast No Yes Yes No 1.5 red September to April bird attracting; ornamental lateritia Bush

Another stunning plant for that lower storey in your shelter belt and again very appropriate for a small garden.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5926 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Melaleuca Graceful Yes Yes Yes No 1­2 mauve July to November very versatile radula Honeymyrtle

Graceful indeed, just look at those flowers! This will look great in any size garden.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5958 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Taxandria Sweet Swamp No Yes Yes Yes 4 white All year good garden and shelterbelt tree linearifolia Peppermint

Beautiful weeping tree that can still be planted in smaller gardens. Provide great shade for the children to play under.

Note that the pictures shown here are of some of the larger varieties of Agonis, not our local one. So don’t judge this tree by its larger relation. But ours will still have that lovely weeping, delicate foliage.

Bird habitat tree, flowers are rich in nectar. Attracts native bees and insects.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/22478 Shire of Mundaring – Tree Canopy and Understorey Program (photos from CALM’s Florabase website: http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au)

LOW SHRUBS

Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Acacia Golden Yes Yes Yes No 1 yellow May to December good understorey for dieback pulchella Stardust

Plant this shrub with every jarrah tree. This prickly plant provides great protection for small birds.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/3502 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Allocasuarina Scrub Sheoak No Yes Yes Yes 10 red/brown May to November attractive dark green foliage humilis

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1732 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Calothamnus Hairy September to Yes Yes No No 1 red understorey; likes sun hirsutus Calothamnus February

Another great plant for the smaller property. Again, if you are starting to create a waterwise garden in the suburbs, this plant should be on your list.

Attracts birds.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5411 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Calothamnus Silky­leaved Yes Yes No No 0.5­1.5 red March to November heavy soils; gravel sanguineus Blood Flower

Another delicate plant for smaller, waterwise gardens. Add some reds to your garden colour palette.

Attracts nectar eating birds. Good nesting sites for small birds.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5429 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Chorizema Heart­leafed watercourses and winter­wet Yes Yes Yes No 0.5 ­ 1 red/pink July to December cordatum Flame Pea flats

Don’t have any room but really want to plant some natives? This one is for you. The plant will fit in the smallest of gardens.

Prefers semi­shade with cool root run – mulch well.

It is even appropriate for a verge planting – but get permission from the Shire first!

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/8971 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Lemon­ Darwinia red/ scented No Yes Yes No 1 May to December long flowering; understorey citriodora yellow Darwinia

What unusual flowers! Add to this the interesting foliage and you will have something that will attract attention all year round.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5508 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Hakea Honeybush Yes Yes No No 1.5 cream May to September widespread lissocarpha

The birds and insects will love you if you plant this one! It has a delicate scent and it looks beautiful too!

Very hardy. Excellent nesting sites for wrens and is a cat deterrent!

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/2175 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Hypocalymma White Myrtle Yes Yes Yes Yes 1.5 white/pink June to October ornamental: versatile soil types angustifolium

A stunning plant that comes in a variety of shades between white and pink. The quite plain looking foliage bursts into colour, making a stunning addition to your native garden.

This delicate plant with its perfume is great in a suburban garden.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5817 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Melaleuca Rough bright January/April/August/December Yes Yes No No 0.75 road verges, understorey scabra Honeymyrtle pink

What a surprise when this small plant starts to flower! A great plant for the smallest of spaces, which will surprise you with masses of pink blossoms for quite a long time.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5961 Shire of Mundaring – Tree Canopy and Understorey Program (photos from CALM’s Florabase website: http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au)

CLIMBERS AND GROUNDCOVERS

Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Billardiera Australian Long flowering No Yes Yes No 1 blue understorey; fences fusiformis Bluebell period

What a glorious plant this one is! A compact grower who flowers prolifically to make up for its shortness in stature.

Always make sure you submit a plan to the Shire if you intend to plant on your verge.

Very hardy and a good bandicoot habitat when planted in groups.

Billardiera fusiformis Photo by Linda Kirchner http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/21500 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Kennedia Coral Vine Yes Yes No No N/A coral August to November ground cover; well drained soils coccinea

Where else but in Australia would you get flowers with such colours? This climber will brighten up your garden, vertically and horizontally!

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/4037 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Kennedia Running Yes Yes Yes No N/A red April to November road verges; soil stabilisation prostrata Postman

Delicate is the best way to describe this plant. Great for that really small garden where you want your native plants to provide colour.

Did you know that the early settlers used the leaves to make tea?

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/4044 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Hardenbergia Native white or Yes Yes No No N/A July to October vigorous climber comptoniana Wisteria blue

What a fantastic plant this one is! Glorious purple pea­shaped flowers. Will grow up and over anything. Careful it doesn’t take over!

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/22433 Shire of Mundaring – Tree Canopy and Understorey Program (photos from CALM’s Florabase website: http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au)

CLUMPING

Botanical Common Flower Flowering Dry Ave Damp Wet Approx Height (m) Comments Name Name Colour time Anigozanthos Kangaroo August to Yes Yes No No 0.5 red/green perennial manglesii Paw November

The floral emblem of Western Australia. Very appropriate for tiny gardens. If you are starting out on creating a waterwise garden, start with a few of these plants.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1411 Botanical Common Flower Flowering Dry Ave Damp Wet Approx Height (m) Comments Name Name Colour time Conostylis Prickly August to Yes Yes Yes No 0.5 yellow perennial aculeate conostylis November

Rhizomatous, perennial, grass­like or herb.

Sand, loam, clay, gravel, limestone, laterite. Winter­wet areas, swamp margins, drainage areas, ditches, sand dunes. (text from Florabase)

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1418 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Knotted Ficinia nodosa No Yes Yes No 1.0 straw creeklines; frog habitat Clubrush

Plant these in clumps when creating your frog friendly garden.

Isolepis nodosa Photos by Toni Burbidge, Shire of Mundaring http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/20216 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Juncus October to December Pale Rush No No Yes Yes 1­2 straw damp areas; frog habitat pallidus

Plant these in clumps also when creating your frog friendly garden.

Juncus pallidus Photos by Toni Burbidge, Shire of Mundaring http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1188 Approx Flowering time Botanical Common Flower Dry Ave Damp Wet Height Comments Name Name Colour (m) Juncus Finger Rush No No Yes Yes 0.5­1 straw October to January creeks; dams; erosion control subsecundus

Plant this one in clumps also to hold the soil together near flowing water.

http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1195