Planting Guidelines Helping South Burnett Residents Select Appropriate Plants
Contents his handy guide has been produced to provide residents South Burnett Regional Council Planting Guidelines 4 with a quick reference for T planting in the South Burnett. 1.1 Before You Plant 4 1.1.1 Site Inspection 4 Included is a section on site inspection, 1.1.2 Landscaping Design 5 landscaping designs and some 1.2 Planting Palette 5 information on Planting Methods with tables on species and their groundcover. 1.2.1 Services and Infrastructure 5 1.2.2 Habitat Restoration 6 1.2.3 Threatened Species 7 1.2.4 Planting Position and Density 12
1.3 Planting Methods 15
1.3.1 Table 1-2 Groundcover Species for the South 16 Burnett Region 1.3.2 Table 1-3 Shrub Species for the South Burnett 19 Region Publisher: South Burnett Regional Council 1.3.3 Table 1-4 Tall Shrubs for the South Burnett 21 Region Enquires: Natural Resource Management Section 1.3.4 Table 1-5 Tall Shrubs to Trees for the South Disclaimer: This publication is an initiative of 25 South Burnett Regional Council’s Natural Resources Burnett Region Management department. The South Burnett Regional 1.3.5 Table 1-6 Powerline friendly Plantings for the Council has prepared this information to help local 26 residents select appropriate plantings for landscaping South Burnett Region in a variety of situations. 1.3.6 Table 1-7 Species NOT Recommended for the 28 South Burnett Region
1 South Burnett Regional Council Planting Guidelines
The South Burnett Regional Council has prepared this information The site inspection should determine whether landscaping will aim to help local residents select appropriate plantings for landscaping to improve visual amenity, provide shade, create buffers to noise/ in a variety of situations. dust, restore habitat, stabilise soils, or will provide a combination of This leaflet provides a discussion on site features that should be these. considered when planning and designing landscaping, details on preferred planting species tolerant of local soil and weather The following site features may need to be considered during this conditions, and advice for site preparation, planting and planning phase: maintenance. topography and soils;
existing vegetation, including extent and type of weeds; 1.1 BEFORE YOU PLANT Even for small-scale planting sites, there are numerous decisions creeks, drainage lines and erosion; to be considered prior to landscaping. In the first instance, the site adjacent land uses; should be inspected to determine landscaping objectives and to visibility from your driveway, intersection sight lines and identify features that may affect plantings and upkeep. access to your property;
location of overhead and underground services, including Large sites, or those with a diversity of the service line to your home; management issues, may need to be mapped during the site inspection. clearance from roads, rail, powerlines and street lights; pedestrian traffic, cyclists, mail service and garbage truck Based on the site information, design details can access; then be determined for the available budget and habitat features that you want to retain or enhance; and timeframe. site access and water availability.
1.1.1 Site Inspection
1.1.2 Landscaping Design listed have some degree of drought and frost tolerance. Species growth characteristics will be particularly important considerations Based on the site inspection the following design details should when landscaping in the vicinity of powerlines, street lights, roads be determined, where applicable: and rail. proposed plantings and management zones, including species mix, planting densities and position; When the landscaping objective is to restore or buffer native weed control priorities and techniques; habitats, such as remnant vegetation or waterways, species restoration and enhancement of habitat values; and selection should aim to replicate pre-disturbance conditions. The following sections provide advice and information sources when maintenance requirements. selecting species for planting in the vicinity of services or for habitat restoration. 1.2 PLANTING PALETTE 1.2.1 Services and Infrastructure Table 1-2 to Table 1-7 provide growth details for a range of groundcover, shrub and tree species recommended for planting Species growth characteristics will in the South Burnett region. All species denoted with an asterisk be particularly important (*) are considered non-native to the region. It is recommended considerations when landscaping in that native species comprise the majority of plantings and non- the vicinity of powerlines, street native taxa should be avoided in lights, roads and rail. When habitat restoration projects. selecting suitable plants for use near essential services, landholders Landscaping objectives, site are encouraged to refer to the features and plant growth Energex Safetree fact sheet of characteristics, including tolerances powerline friendly plantings for south-east Qld. to drought, frost, waterlogging and Refer to https://www.energex.com.au/__data/assets/ shade will be important pdf_file/0004/346234/Safetree-Your-guide-to-powerline-friend- considerations when designing the approved-plants-Form-0525.pdf planting palette, noting all species
Table 1-6 also lists species suitable for planting in proximity to 1.2.2 Habitat Restoration essential services. Large trees and palms, bamboo and some When the landscaping objective is to restore or vigorous climbers are not considered appropriate for planting in buffer native habitats, such as remnant the vicinity of these services as they can pose a significant risk to vegetation or waterways, species selection infrastructure, particularly during storms. should aim to replicate pre-disturbance conditions and complement adjacent habitats. It Energex and Ergon Energy list the following species as common is advisable that landholders contact the SBRC hazards to powerline safety and are not recommended for planting for planting information to restore, or buffer, in the vicinity of essential services and infrastructure: native habitats.
bamboo species The South Burnett region supports ninety-four native vegetation tall palms communities, or regional ecosystems (RE’s), based on landscape features, structure and species composition. This includes two climbing vines nationally-listed Critically Endangered communities, ten nationally- tall Eucalyptus listed Endangered communities and 16 state-listed Endangered species communities. Many of these communities support threatened taxa (refer to Section 1.1.2.1.3) and/or are sensitive to weeds and fire, Camphor laurel which would need to be considered during habitat restoration. (Cinnamomum
camphora*) Online resources to assist with local habitat restoration include the Pepperina/Peppercorn tree (Schinus molle var. areira*) following: Yellow flame tree (Peltophorum pterocarpum*) Queensland Herbarium (2016) Regional Ecosystem River blue gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) Description Database (REDD): Weeping fig (Ficus benjamina*) https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/plants/ ecosystems/download/ Pink trumpet tree (Handroanthus impetiginosus*).
Regional ecosystems technical descriptions which provide under the NC Act have been recorded in the South Burnett region. species descriptions for remnant regional ecosystems: Twenty of these species are also listed as threatened under the https://publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/re-technical- federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act). descriptions
South East Queensland Ecological Restoration Framework: Although these species are protected and there are legal Manual. Prepared by Chenoweth EPLA and Bushland restrictions on their harvest or use, some of these taxa may be Restoration Services (2012) on behalf of SEQ Catchments legally and commercially available through local accredited and and South East Queensland Local Governments, Brisbane: registered nurseries (refer to Table 1-1). https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/uploadedFiles/ moretonbay/environment/vegetation/seqerf-manual.pdf SBRC have provided online fact sheets or some of the threatened species for the region at http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/flora- 1.2.3 Threatened Species fauna. All plants that are native to Queensland are protected under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NC Act). Under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management).
Regulation 2006, restrictions apply to the harvest or use of protected plants that are classified as 'restricted plants'.
Restricted plants include species listed as endangered, vulnerable, near threatened or special least concern under the Regulation. Lasiopetalum prostons Twenty nine threatened species listed Phebalium distans
1.2.3.1 Table 1-1 Threatened Taxa Potentially Available Commercially for the South Burnet Region Species NC Act EPBC Act Description Photo Acacia V V A shrub to 2.5 m high with slender eremophiloides branchlets. Occurs in shallow, sandy, well-drained, weakly acidic soils.
(https://wetlandinfo.ehp.qld.gov.au) Acacia V A small tree with hard grey-brown, tingoorensis slightly furrowed bark growing to 8 metres. For further information see: http:// www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/ documents/41153986/41179777/Acacia% 20tingoorensis
(http://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/documents/41153986/41179777/ Acacia%20tingoorensis) Callitris baileyi NT A slender tree growing to a height of 18m with rough greyish bark, and a Bailey’s green crown. Cypress
(http://toowoombaplants2008.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/baileys- cypress.html)
Species NC Act EPBC Act Description Photo
Cossinia E E Slender tree to 7 m. australiana
(http://bie.ala.org.au/species/http://id.biodiversity.org.au/ node/apni/2907100) Cryptocarya NT A small tree with a dark dense crown of leaves, up floydii gorge to 15 metres tall and with a trunk diameter of 25 cm. laurel The trunk is irregular, sometimes fluted and buttressed and multi stemmed.
Denhamia V V A shrub growing to 3 m tall. Occurs in roadside parvifolia remnants of semi-evergreen microphyll vine thickets on red soil. For further information see: http:// www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/ documents/41153986/41179777/Denhamia%20parvifolia (http://www.abc.net.au/local/ stories/2009/04/28/2554614.htm) Lasiopetalum E CE A perennial, erect multi-stemmed shrub growing to sp. (Proston 2.5 m. J.A.Baker 17) For further information see: http:// www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/ documents/41153986/41179777/Lasiopetalum%20sp% 20Proston (http://www.abc.net.au/local/ stories/2009/04/14/2542337.htm)
Species NC Act EPBC Act Description Photo
Melaleuca NT A spreading shrub growing to 2–6m tall. Naturally formosa grows in vine forest or as an understorey plant Kingaroy beneath eucalypts in loamy or sandy soils. bottlebrush
(http://www.plantthis.com.au/plant-information.asp? gardener=10489&tabview=hazards&plantSpot=0#) Melaleuca NT Shrub or small tree 2–5 m rarely to 10 m high with groveana firm fibrous-papery bark.
(http://bie.ala.org.au/species/http://id.biodiversity.org.au/ node/apni/2892812) Phebalium E CE A small tree growing to 8 m tall with a trunk of up to distans 15 cm in diameter at breast height. Flowers are cream, to cream-fawn. For further information see: http:// www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/ documents/41153986/41179777/Phebalium%20distans (http://www.southburnetttimes.com.au/news/rare-plant- to-be-preserved/1434791/) Polianthion V V Shrub growing to 1 m high. minutiflorum NA
Species NC Act EPBC Act Description Photo
Pomaderris E V Multi-stemmed shrub 3 to 4 m high. Pomaderris sp. clivicola
(https://ceb.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomaderris#/media/ File:Pomaderris_vellea.jpg)
Pomaderris E Shrub that grows from 3 to 5 m tall. coomingalensis See above
Xerothamnella E E A sparse, sprawling, perennial herb growing to a height herbacea of 30 cm. Occurs in Brigalow communities in clay soils in shaded situations, leaf litter and shallow ground depressions.
https://wetlandinfo.ehp.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ ecology/components/species/?xerothamnella- herbacea#prettyPhoto[1]/0/ Zieria verrucosa V V Shrub to 2 m high with conspicuous creamy-white to pinkish flowers
(http://wetlandinfo.ehp.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ ecology/components/species/?zieria-verrucosa)
1.2.4 Planting Position and Density plantings as those that will not grow to within two metres of the main powerlines that run along the street. Allow for at least a two metre The position and density of plantings will depend on the landscaping gap between the service wire to your home and the height of mature objective and site conditions. trees.
In general, if the aim is to provide landscaped buffers to improve If taller plantings are desired, the 45 degree rule should apply, visual amenity or to reduce noise/dust, trees and shrubs should be whereby plantings are placed at a distance from the powerline at planted in at least 2 rows. Large trees and shrubs should be least equal to the expected mature height of the plant. For example, spaced at 4-5m centres with smaller shrubs placed as fillers at 2-3m if your tree will grow to five meters, you should plant it five meters spacing’s. Plantings should be staggered and straight lines avoided away from the power pole. If it will grow to ten meters, it should be to maximise screening. Trees and shrubs should be planted at least planted ten meters away. one metre inside the kerb where the council footway is a minimum of four metres wide. If the aim is to landscape a cleared area Figure 1-2 Powerline Friendly Plantings (Safetree Guideline, devoid of vegetation and to enhance habitat Energex, 2012) values and soil protection, plantings should generally be established at a higher density for rapid canopy/groundcover closure and to reduce the risk of weed invasion.
Planting trees and shrubs spaced at 1.5m centres and groundcovers at least 2-5 plants/ m2 (approx. 0.5m centres) will help achieve this. Plantings should be staggered with straight lines avoided and higher densities should be planted at the peripheries of the landscaping site to reduce weed invasion. Plantings near powerlines should refer to the Energex Safetree guidelines (refer to Figure 1-2). Energex define powerline friendly
1.2.4.1 Weeds sites. Weeds are an important management consideration during landscaping as they can spread quickly after soil disturbance and 1.2.4.2 Habitat can be introduced via nursery stock and mulches. Prior to or following planting, cleared logs, branches, rocks and vegetative litter can be distributed across the Pre-spraying prior to planting will help reduce weed propagules and landscaping site to increase habitat complexity and enhance their spread during landscaping. Planting and mulching should be habitat values. carried out soon after initial weed treatment to prevent more weeds from establishing. Planting a mix of trees, shrubs, groundcovers and vines can Following planting, weed control should focus on highly invasive, also increase fauna resources and the value of habitat. dominating or difficult to control species, such as vigorous climbers, Installation of artificial nest boxes can provide habitat for a which have the potential to outcompete plantings. The South range of hollow-dependant fauna and can encourage birds Burnett Regional Council Biosecurity Plan provides general and mammals to the site. principles and strategies for weed and pest management in the region and prioritises species for management based on their potential impacts, invasiveness, distribution and ability to control.
The technique of weed control to be used, i.e chemical, manual and/ or mechanical removal, will depend on the nature of the target weeds and site condition. The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries provides general and specific guidelines for weed management in Queensland (refer to https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/ plants/weeds-pest-animals-ants/weeds/control-methods).
Manual weed control and spot herbicide application are preferred when target weeds are growing in close proximity to landscaping
1.2.4.3 Maintenance The following maintenance activities will be required to enhance landscaping success and may be necessary for several years following planting:
Watering: watering requirements will be site specific depending on weather conditions. As a benchmark, plantings may need to be watered every day for week 1 following planting, twice per week for weeks 2-4, and weekly onwards until 6 months after planting. Watering requirements beyond this establishment phase will be site specific depending on weather conditions. Deep soaking is preferred over light watering to promote deep-rooting and should take place early in the morning or late in the evening. In the event soils are hydrophobic, a wetting agent can be applied;
Weed control: manual weed control and spot herbicide application should be used as required;
Replenishing mulch supplies: as required;
Repairing tree guards: as required;
Supplementary planting: replacement plantings to be undertaken as required.
1.3 PLANTING METHODS soil in the tubestock ensuring it does not build up against the stem which could encourage stem rot To maximise planting success in the South Burnett region the following planting technique should be followed: 11. The soil should be pressed down gently to form a shallow depression around the seedling to encourage water 1. Provided soil moisture is adequate, planting is best carried collection out from April through to September in frost free areas and should avoid hot weather and drought periods. Areas 12. Seedlings should be gently watered from slightly upslope the affected by frost plant between September and December. planting to reduce soil wash around the root system 2. Tubestock should be well-watered prior to planting out 13. Add more topsoil as necessary, ensuring no roots are exposed and soil does not build up against the stem 3. Planting holes should be dug slightly deeper and twice as wide as the tubestock container 14. Lightly apply mulch to a depth of 150mm around the base of the seedling avoiding the stem to reduce the risk of rot and 4. If water crystals are to be used, they must be thoroughly insect attack mixed within the soil 15. Water in seedlings ensuring it soaks around the root area 5. Prior to planting, the hole should be filled with water and and that roots are not exposed after watering allowed to drain 16. Depending on site conditions, trees and shrubs may require 6. Apply a handful of weed-free mulch into each hole protection from wind and grazing animals through the use of 7. If required, apply slow-release fertiliser into each hole tree guards. Staking is not generally recommended as this following the manufacturer’s specifications can distort growth. 8. Seedlings should be removed from their container by firmly squeezing the base of the tube, holding the stem between your fingers and removing carefully to minimise damage to the roots 9. The seedling should be placed into the planting hole ensuring the soil surface is level, or just below, the surrounding ground surface. 10. Soil should be backfilled to the same level as the top of the
1.3.1 Table 1-2 Groundcover Species for the South Burnett Region
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Actinotus helianthi Fast Short but self-seeding 0.5 x 0.5 m Flannel Flower
Alloteropsis semialata Fast Long 0.5 x 1 m Cockatoo Grass
Anigozanthos hybrid Medium Long 1 x 1 m Big Red
Arundinella nepalensis Fast Long 1 x 1 m Reed Grass
Banksia spinulosa var. collina Slow Long 0.5 x 1 m Birthday Candles
Brachyscome Medium Long 0.5 x 0.5 m Pacific Island
Carex appressa Medium Long 1 x 0.5 m Tall Sedge
Crinum flaccidum Medium Long 0.5 x 0.5 m Darling Lily
Cymbopogon refractus (or C. Obtectus) Fast Long 1 x 0.3 m Barbed-wire Grass
Dianella brevipedunculata Medium Long 1 x 1 m Short-Stemmed Flax Lily
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Dianella prunina cv Medium Long 0.5 x 0.5 m Utopia
Dichopogon fimbriatus Medium Long 1 x 0.3 m Nodding Chocolate Lily
Goodenia rotundifolia Medium Long 1 x 0.5 m Round-leaved Goodenia
Hardenbergia violacea cv Medium Long 0.5 x 1 m Mini-Haha
* Hemerocallis cv Medium Long 1 x 1 m Baby Jane Hudson
* Liriope muscati cv Medium Long 0.5 x 0.5 m Amethyst
Lomandra confertifolia Medium Long 0.5 x 0.75 m Mat-Rush
Lomandra leucocephala Medium Long 1 x 1 m Woolly Mat-Rush
Patersonia species Medium Long 0.8 x 0.8 m Native Iris (Purple Flag Iris)
Poa sieberiana Medium Long 0.5 x 0.5 m Fineleaf Tussock Grass
Ptilotus exaltatus cv ‘Phoenix’ Medium Long 0.5 x 0.5 m Pussy Tails
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Stackhousia spathulata Medium Long 0.5 x 0.5 m Coast Stackhousia
* Stenotaphrum secundatum cv ‘B12’ Medium Long to suit Sapphire™ (Soft Leaf Buffalo Grass)
Themeda triandra Fast Long 1 x 1 m Kangaroo Grass
Wahlenbergia stricta cv Medium Medium 0.2 x 0.5 m Blue Mist
Wedelia spilanthoides Medium-Fast Long 0.5 x 1 m Creeping Sunflower
Xanthorrhoea fulva Medium Long 1 x 1 m Swamp Grasstree (1.5 m with flower spike)
Xerochrysum bracteatum Fast Short Selfsetting 1 x 0.3 m Golden Everlasting
* Zoysia japonica cv ‘SS500’ Medium Long to suit Empire
1.3.2 Table 1-3 Shrub Species for the South Burnett Region
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Acacia amblygona Medium Long 1 x 21 m Fan Wattle
Acacia fimbriata dwarf form Medium Medium 2 x 2 m Fringed Wattle
Banksia spinulosa subsp. Collina Medium Long 3 x 3 m Hairpin Banksia
* Ceanothus cv Medium Long 2 x 2 m Pin Cushion
* Coleonema pulchellum cv Medium Long 1.2 x 1.2 m Coleonema ‘Sunset Red’
Dodonaea rupicola Medium Medium 1 x 1 m Rock Hop Bush
Grevillea hybrid cv Medium Long 2.5 x 4 m Golden Lyre
Grevillea hybrid cv Medium Long 1.5 x 2 m Jennifer Joy
Grevillea rosmarinifolia Medium Long 2 x 2 m Rosemary Grevillea
Hakea purpurea Medium Long 3 x 2 m Purple Hakea
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
* Hebe salicifolia Medium Long 2 x 2.5 m Willow-leafed Hebe
Hibiscus panduriformis prostrate form Medium Long 2 x .5 m Yellow Hibiscus
Lasiopetalum sp. (Proston J.A. Baker 17) Medium Long 2.5 x 2 m Proston Velvet Bush
Maireana sedifolia cv Medium Long 1.5 x 1.5 m Pearl Bluebush
Olearia elliptica Medium Long 2 x 2 m Sticky Daisy Bush
Rhagodia spinescens cv Medium Long 1 x 2 m Silver Border
* Rondeletia amoena Medium Long 3 x 3 m Pink Rondeletia
Senna artemisioides subsp. Zygophylla Medium Medium 1.5 x 1.5 m Punty Bush
Sophora fraseri Medium Long 1.5 x 1.5 m Scrub Sophora
Zieria cytisoides Medium Long 1.2 x 1.2 m Downy Zieria
1.3.3 Table 1-4 Tall Shrubs for the South Burnett Region
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Acacia complanata Fast Medium 5 x 3 m Flat-stemmed Wattle
Acacia fimbriata Fast Medium 6 x 4 m Fringed Wattle
Banksia hybrid cv Medium Long 4 x 4 m Banksia Giant Candles
Bursaria spinosa Medium Long 5 x 3 m Blackthorn
Dodonaea viscosa purpurea cv Medium Medium 6 x 3 m Purple Hopbush
Grevillea hybrid cv Medium Long 4 x 4 m Grevillea Moonlight
Grevillea hybrid cv Medium Long 4 x 4 m Grevillea Orange Marmalade
Grevillea whiteana Medium Long 6 x 4 m White’s Silky Oak
* Grewia occidentalis Medium Long 4 x 4 m Lavender Star Flower
Hakea bucculenta Medium Medium 4 x 3 m Red Pokers
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Jacksonia scoparia Medium Medium 4 x 2.5 m Dogwood
Leptospermum polygalifolium Medium Long 4 x 3 m Wild May
Melaleuca irbyana Medium Long 6 x 4 m Swamp Tea Tree
Melaleuca citrina Medium Long 4 x 3-4 m Crimson Bottlebrush
Melaleuca formosa Medium Long 5 x 3-4 m Kingaroy Bottlebrush
* Michelia figo Slow Early Long 5 x 3 m Port Wine Magnolia
* Photinia robusta Fast Long 5 x 3 m Chinese Firebush
* Pittosporum eugenioides variegatum cv Medium Medium 8 x 5 m Variegated Lemonwood
Xanthorrhoea glauca Medium Long 5 x 4 m Blue Grass Tree
Xanthorrhoea johnsonii Medium Long 5 x 2 m Forest Grass Tree
1.3.4 Table 1-5 Tall Shrubs to Trees for the South Burnett Region
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Acacia grandifolia Medium Long 8 x 4 m Magnificent Wattle
Acacia tingoorensis Medium Long 8 x 3 m Tingoora Wattle
* Acer platanoides cv Medium Long 12 x 5 m Acer Crimson Sentry
Acronychia laevis Medium Long 12 x 5 m Hard Aspen
Allocasuarina inophloia Medium Long 12 x 4 m Hairy She-oak
Allocasuarina torulosa Medium Long 12 x 5 m Forest She-oak
Araucaria cunninghamii Medium Long 50 x 10 m Hoop Pine
Auranticarpa rhombifolia Medium Long 15 x 7 m Hollywood
Banksia integrifolia subsp. Compar Medium Long 25 x 8 m Coast Banksia
Brachychiton discolor Medium Long 30 x 7 m Lacebark
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Bridelia leichhardtii Medium Long 10 x 6 m Small-leaved Scrub Ironbark
Callitris endlicheri Medium Long 20 x 6 m Black Cypress Pine
Casuarina cristata Medium Long 20 x 8 m Belah
Cupaniopsis parvifolia Medium Long 15 x 8 m Small-leaved Tuckeroo
Denhamia parvifolia Medium Long 8 x 4 m Small-leaved Denhamia
Eucalyptus curtisii Medium Long 7 x 4 m Plunkett Mallee
Eucalyptus exserta Medium Long 10 x 5 m Qld Peppermint
Ficus rubiginosa Medium Long 30 x 20 m Rusty Fig
Flindersia xanthoxyla Medium Long 40 x 10 m Yellow Ash
Geijera salicifolia Medium Long 25 x 12 m Queensland Greenheart
1.3.4 Table 1-5 Tall Shrubs to Trees for the South Burnett Region
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Grevillea striata Medium Long 10 x 4 m Beefwood
Hakea lorea Medium Long 10 x 4 m Corkwood Oak
* Laurus nobilis Medium Long 10 x 6 m Bay Tree
Lophostemon confertus Medium Long 35 x 10 m Brush Box
* Magnolia grandiflora cv Medium Long 7 x 3 m Magnolia ‘Little Gem’
Myrsine variabilis Medium Long 8 x 4 m Variable Muttonwood
Phebalium distans Medium Long 11 x 4 m Mt Berryman Phebalium
* Pistacia chinensis Medium Long 15 x 6 m Chinese Pistachio
* Pyrus calleryana cv Medium Long 10 x 4 m Capital
Tristania laurina Medium Long 20 x 8 m Water Gum
1.3.5 Table 1-6 Powerline Friendly Plantings for the South Burnett Region
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Acacia suaveolens Medium Long 3 x 3 m Sweet-scented Wattle
Agonis flexuosa cv Medium Long 3 x 2 m Burgundy
Babingtonia bidwillii dwarf form Medium Long 1 x 1 m Baeckea Virgata Miniature
Brachychiton bidwillii Medium Long 4 x 2 m Little Kurrajong
* Buddleja davidii cv Fast Long 2 x 2 m Buddleja Black Knight
Callistemon hybrid cv Medium Long 3 x 3 m Callistemon Mauve Mist
Chamelaucium uncinatum cv Medium Long 1.5 x 1.5 m Geraldton Wax Purple Pride
* Cistus creticum cv Medium Long 1 x 1 m Cistus Violetti
Cryptandra scortechinii cv Slow Long 0.5 x 1.5 m White Mischief
*Dietes grandiflora Medium Long 1.5 x 1 m Wild Iris
Scientific & Common Name Growth Rate Longevity Height x Spread
Dodonaea triquetra Fast Medium 3 x 2 m Forest Hop Bush
Euryomyrtus ramosissima Medium Long 0.5 x 1 m Rosy Euryomyrtus
Goodenia ovata dwarf form Fast Medium 1 x 0.6 m Hop Goodenia
Graptophyllum excelsum Medium Long 2 x 1 m Scarlet Fuchsia
* Lavandula species Medium Medium 1 x 1 m Lavender (various species and cultivars)
Leptospermum squarrosum Medium Long 2.5 x 2 m Peach-Flowered Tea Tree
Leucophyta brownii Medium Long 1 x 1 m Silver Nugget Dwarf Cushion Bush
Melaleuca tamariscina subsp.pallescens Medium Long 2 x 2 m Tea Tree
Westringia cv Medium Long 2 x 2 m Westringia Wynyabbie Gem
Xanthorrhoea latifolia Medium Long 2 x 1 m Flat-leaved Grass Tree
Other xanthorrhoea species Medium Long 2 x 1 m Grass Trees
1.3.6 Table 1-7 Species NOT Recommended for the South Burnett Region
Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name
Abelia species* Abelia Canna indica* Canna Lily
Agave americana* Century Plant Cardiospermum grandiflorum* Balloon Vine
Agave sisalana* Sisal Catharanthus roseus* Pink Periwinkle
Agave vivipara* Sisal Celtis sinensis* Chinese Celtis
Ailanthus altissima* Tree Of Heaven Cestrum parqui* Green Cestrum
Anredera cordifolia* Madeira Vine Cinnamomum camphora* Camphor Laurel
Arctotheca calendula* Cape Weed Coffea arabica* Coffee
Aristolochia species *(other than Dutchman’s Pipe Colocasia esculenta* Taro native species)
Asparagus aethiopicus ‘sprengeri’*, A. africanus*. A. Asparagus Ferns Commelina benghalensis* Hairy Wandering Jew plumosus*
Buddleja madagascariensis* Buddleja Cortaderia selloana* Pampas Grass
Callisia fragrans* Purple Succulent Corymbia torelliana* Cadagi
Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name
Cryptostegia madagascariensis* Purple Rubber Vine Hypoestes phyllostachya* Polka-Dot Plant
Duranta *(all species and cultivars) Duranta Impatiens walleriana* Balsam
Eriobotrya japonica* Loquat Ipomoea cairica* Mile-A-Minute
Erythrina crista-galli* Cockspur Coral Tree Ipomoea indica* Blue Morning Glory
Eugenia uniflora* Brazilian Cherry Ipomoea lonchophylla* Cow Vine
Furcraea foetida* Cuban Hemp Ipomoea purpurea* Morning Glory
Furcraea selloa* Hemp Jacaranda mimosifolia* Jacaranda
Golden Rain Tree and other Gazania species* Gazanias Koelreuteria (all species)* Rain Trees
Gloriosa superba* Glory Lily Lantana (all species)* Lantana
Harrisia martini* Harrisia Cactus Leucaena leucocephala* Leucaena
Ligustrum lucidum* and L. Harungana madagascariensis* Harungana Privets sinense*
Hedychium coronarium* Wild Ginger Lilium formosanum* Taiwan Lily
Hedychium gardnerianum* Ginger Lily Lonicera japonica* Japanese Honeysuckle
Hypericum perforatum* St. Johns Wort Macfadyena unguis-cati* Cat’s Claw Vine
Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name Murraya paniculata *and all Murraya Phyla canescens* Lippia, Condamine Couch cultivars Nandina (all species)* Sacred Bamboo Phyllostachys aurea* Fishpole Bamboo Nephrolepis cordifolia *(all Fishbone Fern Physalis peruviana* Cape Gooseberry cultivated forms)
Nymphaea caerulea subsp. Blue Lotus Phytolacca dioica* Packalacca zanzibarensis*
Pinus elliottii* (and other pinus Nymphaea mexicana* Yellow Waterlily Slash Pine species) Ochna serrulata* Ochna Prunus persica var. persica* Wild Peach Oenothera drummondii subsp. Psidium guajava* and P. Yellow Guava and West Indies Beach Evening Primrose drummondii* guineense* Guava Olea europaea* Olive Pyrostegia venusta* Flame Vine Passiflora foetida* Stinking Passionflower Rhaphiolepis indica* Indian Hawthorn Passiflora suberosa* Corky Passionflower Robinia pseudoacacia* Black Locust Passiflora subpeltata* White Passionflower Rubus alceifolius* Giant Bramble Rubus anglocandicans*, R. Paulownia tomentosa* Paulownia Blackberry fruiticosus* Pennisetum alopecuroides* Swamp Foxtail Rubus bellobatus* Kittatinny Blackberry Pennisetum purpureum* Elephant Grass Rubus discolor* A Blackberry Pennisetum setaceum* African Fountain Grass Rubus ellipticus* Yellowberry
Scientific Name Common Name Scientific Name Common Name
Salix (all species)* Willows Spathodea campanulata* African Tulip Tree
Salvia coccinea* Red Salvia Sphagneticola trilobata* Singapore Daisy
Salvia reflexa* Mint Weed Syagrus romanzoffiana* Queen Palm or Cocos Palm
Sambucus canadensis* American Elder Tamarix aphylla* Athel Pine
Sansevieria trifasciata* Mother-in-law’s Tongue Tecoma capensis* Cape Honeysuckle
Schefflera actinophylla* Umbrella Tree Tecoma stans* Yellow Bells
Schinus terebinthifolius* Broad-leaved Pepper Tree Thevetia peruviana* Yellow Oleander
Senecio tamoides* Canary Creeper Thunbergia alata* Black Eyed Susan
Senna pendula var. glabrata* Easter Cassia Tipuana tipu* Tipuana
Senna septemtrionalis* Arsenic Bush Tradescantia albiflora* Wandering Jew
Solanum elaeagnifolium* Silver Leaf Nightshade Tradescantia zebrina* Variegated Wandering Jew
Solanum hispidum* Giant Devil’s Fig Ulmus parvifolia* Chinese Elm
Solanum seaforthianum Brazilian Nightshade Verbena tenuisecta* Mayne’s Pest
Watsonia meriana var. Solanum torvum* Devil’s Fig Bulbil Watsonia bulbillifera*
Solidago canadensis var. scabra* Canadian Goldenrod Zinnia peruviana* Wild Zinnia
Management Resource Natural