APPENDIX 1 CITY OF HUME RECOMMENDED SPECIES LIST
APPENDIX 1 CITY OF HUME RECOMMENDED SPECIES LIST
APPENDIX 1 CITY OF HUME RECOMMENDED SPECIES LIST
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<strong>APPENDIX</strong> 1<br />
<strong>CITY</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>HUME</strong> <strong>RECOMMENDED</strong> <strong>SPECIES</strong> <strong>LIST</strong><br />
1.1 Recommended Species List - Grasses and succulents<br />
Scientific name Common name Formal Planting Informal Planting Indig. or Native Height (m) Width (m)<br />
INDIGENOUS<br />
Austrostipa elegantissima Feather spear grass x I 1.2 1<br />
Carpobrotus rossii/modestus Pigface x I 0.2 1<br />
Dianella longifolia Pale-anther Flax Lily x I 0.5 0.5<br />
Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed Mat-rush x x I 0.5 0.75<br />
Poa labillardierei Tussock grass x I 1 0.8<br />
Poa morrisii Velvet Tussock Grass x I 0.75 0.5<br />
Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass x I 0.5 0.5<br />
GENERAL<br />
Agave attenuata Swan neck Agave x 1 1<br />
Agave filifera Thread leaf Agave x 0.5 0.5<br />
Agave parviflora Small flowered Agave x 0.15 0.2<br />
Aloe arborescens Octopus plant x 3 3<br />
Aloe plicatilis Fan Aloe x 3 2.5<br />
Carex albula Blonde sedge x x 0.5 0.5<br />
Carex testacea Orange sedge x x 0.5 0.5<br />
Gahnia sieberiana Red-fruit saw sedge x x N 2 2<br />
Miscanthus sinensis cvs. Zebra grass x 2 2<br />
Orthrosanthus multiflorus Morning flag N 0.75 0.6<br />
Patersonia occidentalis Purple Flag x x N 0.5 0.5<br />
Phormium cvs. Flax x x 1 0.75<br />
Phormium tenax NZ Flax x x 2 1.5<br />
Stipa gigantea Giant Oat Grass x 2 1.5<br />
Yucca filamentosa Adam's needle x x 1.2 1<br />
Yucca flaccida Weakleaf Yucca x x 0.75 0.75<br />
Yucca glauca Soapweed x x 1 1<br />
Yucca gloriosa Spanish Dagger x x 2 1
1.2 Recommended Species List – Shrubs<br />
Scientific name Common name Formal Landscapes Informal Landscapes Ground-cover Indig. or native Height (m) Width (m)<br />
INDIGENOUS<br />
Acacia acinacea Gold Dust Wattle x I 2 3<br />
Atriplex semibaccata Australian Saltbush x I 0.25 2<br />
Banksia marginata Silver Banksia x x I 5 4<br />
Bursaria spinosa Sweet Bursaria x I 5 3<br />
Callistemon sieberi River Bottlebrush x I 4 2<br />
Correa glabra Rock Correa I 2 3<br />
Dodonea viscosa subsp. spatulata Wedge-leaf Hop Bush x I 2.5 2.5<br />
Grevillea rosmarinifolia Rosemary Grevillea x I 2 2.5<br />
Hymenanthera dentata Tree Violet x I 2 3<br />
Kunzea ericoides Burgan x I 3 3<br />
Leptospermum lanigerum Woolly Tea-tree x I 3 3<br />
Myoporum insulare Boobialla x I 4 3<br />
Rhagodia parabolica Fragrant Saltbush x x I 1.5 2.5<br />
Senna artemisioides Silver Cassia x I 1.5 2<br />
GENERAL<br />
Abelia x grandiflora Glossy Abelia x x 2 2.5<br />
Abutilon cvs. Chinese Lantern x 2.5 2.5<br />
Acmena smithii 'Hedgemaster' Lilly-Pilly x x N 0.6 0.6<br />
Acmena smithii 'Hot Flush' Lilly-Pilly x x N 4 3<br />
Acmena smithii 'Minipilly' Lilly-Pilly x x N 2 2<br />
Acmena smithii var. minor Lilly-Pilly x x N 5 3<br />
Agonis flexuosa 'Nana' Willow Myrtle x x N 2 3<br />
Agonis flexuosa 'Variegata' Willow Myrtle x x N 3 2<br />
Artemisia 'Powis Castle' Wormwood x x 1 2<br />
Backhousia citriodora Lemon-scented Myrtle N 5 5<br />
Banksia ericifolia Heath Banksia x x N 6 5<br />
Brachysema celsianum Swan River Pea x N 1.5 2.5<br />
Callistemon 'Anzac' Bottlebrush x N 1 2.5
Scientific name Common name Formal Landscapes Informal Landscapes Ground-cover Indig. or native Height (m) Width (m)<br />
Callistemon 'Captain Cook' Bottlebrush x N 2 2<br />
Callistemon 'Harknenss' Bottlebrush x N 5 3<br />
Callistemon 'Kings Park Special' Bottlebrush x N 4 3<br />
Callistemon 'Little John' Bottlebrush x x N 1 1<br />
Callistemon pallidus Lemon Bottlebrush x N 3 3<br />
Calothamnus quadrifidus Net Bush x N 3 3<br />
Casuarina nana Casuarina x x N 1.5 2<br />
Ceanothus 'Blue Pacific' Californian lilac x 2 2<br />
Ceanothus dentatus Californian lilac x x 1.2 1.2<br />
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Californian lilac x x 2 1<br />
Ceanothus x edwardsii Californian lilac x x x 0.5 2<br />
Ceanothus 'Yankee Point' Californian lilac x x 1 3<br />
Choisya ternata Mexican Orange Blossom x x 2 3<br />
Chorizema cordatum Flame Pea x x x 0.75 0.75<br />
Cistus cvs. Rock Rose x x x 1.25 2<br />
Coprosma x kirkii Coprosma x x x 0.5 1.5<br />
Cordyline petiolaris Palm Lily x x 2 0.5<br />
Cordyline stricta Slender Palm Lily x x 2 1<br />
Correa alba White Correa x x N 2 2<br />
Correa 'Dusky Bells' Correa x x N 0.45 2<br />
Correa pulchella Salmon Correa x x x N 0.6 1<br />
Cotoneaster dammeri Cotoneaster x x x 0.3 2<br />
Darwinia citriodora Lemon-scented Darwinia x N 1 1.5<br />
Dodonea viscosa 'Purpurea' Hop Bush x NZ 3 3<br />
Echium fastuosum Pride of Madeira x x 1 2<br />
Eremophila gibbifolia Coccid Emu-bush x N 1 1<br />
Eremophila maculata Spotted Emu-bush x N 2 2.5<br />
Euonymus japonica Japanese Spindle Tree x x 3 2<br />
Grevillea curviloba Curved-leaf Grevillea x x N 1 4<br />
Grevillea 'Ivanhoe' Grevillea x N 3 4<br />
Grevillea rosmarinifolia 'Lara Dwarf' Rosemary Grevillea x N 1 1
Scientific name Common name Formal Landscapes Informal Landscapes Ground-cover Indig. or native Height (m) Width (m)<br />
Hebe 'Blue Gem' Hebe x x 1 1<br />
Hebe diosmifolia Dwarf Hebe x x 0.75 1<br />
Hebe 'Inspiration' Hebe x x 0.75 0.75<br />
Hebe x andersonii Hebe x x 1 1.5<br />
Hibbertia scandens Snake Vine x x x N climber 3<br />
Hibiscus syriacus Hibiscus x x 2.5 2<br />
Jasminum mesnyii Primrose Jasmine x x 3 3<br />
Juniperus conferta Shore Juniper x x x 0.3 2<br />
Juniperus horizontalis Creeping Juniper x x x 0.1 3<br />
Kennedia nigricans Black Kennedia x N climber 6<br />
Kennedia procurrens Purple Running Pea x x x N climber<br />
Kennedia rubicunda Dusky Coral Pea x x x N climber 6<br />
Lagerstroemia 'Yuma' Crepe Myrtle x x 4 3<br />
Laurus nobilis Bay Tree x x 10 6<br />
Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender x 0.45 0.75<br />
Lavandula dentata French Lavender x x 0.75 0.6<br />
Leptospermum 'Horizontalis' Tea-tree x x x N 1 2<br />
Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape x 1 1.5<br />
Mahonia japonica Mahonia x 2 3<br />
Metrosideros cvs. (dwarf) Pohutukawa x x NZ 4 4<br />
Myoporum parvifolium Creeping boobialla x N 0.5 2<br />
Myrtus communis Myrtle x x 5 5<br />
Nandina domestica Sacred Bamboo x x 1.5 1<br />
Philotheca myoporoides Wax-flower x x N 2.5 2.5<br />
Photinia glabra Red-leaf Photinia x x 3 2<br />
Plumbago auriculata Plumbago x x 1.5 3<br />
Raphiolepis indica Indian Hawthorn x x 1.5 2<br />
Raphiolepis x delacourii Indian Hawthorn 1.5 2<br />
Rhagodia spinescens Hedge Saltbush x x N 0.6 1.5<br />
Rosa rugosa 'Scabrosa' Rugosa Rose x x 1.5 1<br />
Rosa spp. (Carpet Rose cvs.) Carpet Rose x x x 0.3 1
Scientific name Common name Formal Landscapes Informal Landscapes Ground-cover Indig. or native Height (m) Width (m)<br />
Rosmarinus officianalis Rosemary x x x 0.75 1<br />
Santolina chamaecyparissus Lavender Cotton x x x 0.5 1<br />
Teucrium fruticans Tree Germander x x 1 2.5<br />
Thryptomene saxicola Rock Thryptomene x x N 1 1.5<br />
Tibouchina urvilleana 'Edwardsii' Lasiandra x x 4 4<br />
Viburnum tinus Laurustinus x x 3 2<br />
Westringia fruticosa Coast Rosemary x N 2 4<br />
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem' Native Rosemary x x N 1.5 2
1.3 Trees<br />
Reserves Heritage<br />
INDIGENOUS<br />
Acacia implexa Lightwood x x x x I 8 5<br />
Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood x x x x I 12 8<br />
Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoak x x I 6 4<br />
Allocasuarina luehmannii Buloke x x I 10 8<br />
Allocasuarina verticillata Drooping Sheoak x x x x I 8 5<br />
Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress Pine x x x x I 15 10<br />
Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum x x x I 15 20<br />
Eucalyptus goniocalyx Long-leaved Box x x I 15 10<br />
Eucalyptus leucoxylon subsp. Yellow Gum x x x x I 12 10<br />
connata<br />
Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box x x x I 20 12<br />
Eucalyptus microcarpa Grey Box x x x I 25 15<br />
Eucalyptus polyanthemos subsp. Red Box x x x x x I 15 10<br />
vestita<br />
GENERAL<br />
Acmena smithii Lilly-Pilly x N 12 8<br />
Agonis flexuosa Willow Myrtle x x x N 9 8<br />
Allocasuarina cunninghamii River Sheoak x N 15 8<br />
Allocasuarinea torulosa Forest Oak x x x x N 10 6<br />
Angophora costata Smooth-barked Apple Myrtle x x x x N 20 12<br />
Arbutus unedo Irish Strawberry Tree x x x 4 5<br />
Banksia integrifolia Coast Banksia x x x N 15 8<br />
Callistemon salignus Willow-leaf Bottlebrush x x x N 7 5<br />
Callistemon viminalis Weeping Bottlebrush x x x N 8 5<br />
Callitris columellaris Bribie Island Pine x x x N 10 2<br />
Catalpa bignonioides Indian Bean Tree x x x 12 12<br />
Indig/<br />
Native<br />
Scientific name Common name General Streets Roundabouts<br />
Conservation<br />
Deciduous<br />
Height<br />
(m)<br />
Width<br />
(m)
Scientific name Common name General Streets Roundabouts<br />
Reserves Heritage Conservation<br />
Indig/<br />
Native<br />
Deciduous<br />
Height<br />
(m)<br />
Width<br />
(m)<br />
Ceratonia siliqua Carob x x x x 10 10<br />
Cinnamomum camphora Camphor Laurel x x x 12 14<br />
Cordyline australis Cabbage Tree x x x x 8 3<br />
Corymbia citriodora Lemon-scented Gum x x x x x N 20 8<br />
Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum x x x x N 20 8<br />
Cupressus macrocarpa Monterrey Cypress x x 20 15<br />
Cupressus sempervirens Italian Cypress x x 15 3<br />
Cupressus torulosa Himalayan Cypress x x 30 8<br />
Erythrina crista-galli Cock's Comb Coral Tree x x x x 5 5<br />
Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea' Yellow Gum x x x x N 7 5<br />
Eucalyptus mannifera subsp. Brittle Gum x x x x N 10 5<br />
mannifera<br />
Eucalyptus pauciflora Snow Gum x x x x N 12 8<br />
Eucalyptus pulchella White Peppermint x x x x N 15 10<br />
Eucalyptus salmonophloia Salmon Gum x x N 30 10<br />
Eucalyptus scoparia Wallangarra White Gum x x x x N 12 8<br />
Ficus microcarpa var. hilli Hill's Weeping Fig x N 10 10<br />
Ficus rubiginosa Port Jackson Fig x N 12 12<br />
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Limegold' Honey Locust x x x x x x 10 6<br />
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Shademaster' Honey Locust x x x x x x 15 10<br />
Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda x x x 8 12<br />
Koelreuteria paniculata Golden Rain Tree x x x x x 10 10<br />
Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' Crepe Myrtle x x x x x 8 5<br />
Lagerstroemia 'Tuscarora' Crepe Myrtle x x x x 6 5<br />
Liquidambar styraciflua Sweet Gum x x x x 18 11<br />
Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box x x x N 15 10<br />
Melia azedarach White Cedar x x x x N x 9 5<br />
Metrosidersos excelsa Pohutukawa x x NZ 8 8<br />
Pinus halepensis Aleppo Pine x x 25 12<br />
Pinus pinaster Maritime Pine x x 15 6
Scientific name Common name General Streets Roundabouts<br />
Reserves Heritage Conservation<br />
Indig/<br />
Native<br />
Deciduous<br />
Height<br />
(m)<br />
Width<br />
(m)<br />
Pinus pinea Stone Pine x x 11 11<br />
Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine x x x 12 9<br />
Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistacio x x x x x 8 7<br />
Pittosporum angustifolium Weeping Pittosporum x x x N 8 5<br />
Populus simonii Simon Poplar x x x x 12 4<br />
Populus yunnanensis Yunnan poplar x x x x x 15 10<br />
Prunus lusitanica Prunus lusitanica x x x x 6 5<br />
Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat' Callery Pear x x x x x 12 8<br />
Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ Callery Pear x x x 11 4<br />
Pyrus calleryana 'Red Spire' Callery Pear x x x x x 12 8<br />
Pyrus salicifolia Silver Pear x x x x x x 6 4<br />
Quercus canariensis Algerian Oak x x x x 25 20<br />
Quercus cerris Turkey Oak x x x x 9 9<br />
Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak x x x x x 18 14<br />
Quercus ilex Holly Oak x x x 20 15<br />
Quercus macrocarpa Burr Oak x x x 20 20<br />
Quercus palustris Pin Oak x x x x x 15 10<br />
Quercus robur English Oak x x x x x x 15 15<br />
Quercus robur 'Fastigata' English Oak x x x x 15 5<br />
Quercus suber Cork Oak x x 10 10<br />
Ulmus parvifolia Chinese Elm x x x x x 14 12<br />
Ulmus procera English Elm x x x x x 14 11<br />
Ulmus pumila x japonica 'Sapporo<br />
Autumn Gold<br />
Elm x x x x x x 15 10
1.4 Turf<br />
Suggested Turf Seed Mixes<br />
As the City of Hume experiences low rainfall and hot summer winds it is often difficult to establish grass successfully. Generally, irrigation systems will not be<br />
approved for turf, therefore 'Dryland turf mixes' are recommended. The following lists are provided as a guide only. Developers are encouraged to contact<br />
specialist turf seed companys for advice based on the most recent research and developments.<br />
Location<br />
General Non-irrigated Parkland Reserves & Naturestrips/<br />
Revegetation, Erosion Control & Creek Corridors<br />
Irrigated Reserve Kickabout Areas<br />
Irrigated High Traffic Areas In Reserves - around playgrounds, seats and picnic areas etc<br />
Irrigated High Profile Roadsides & Areas Associated With Built Space<br />
Irrigated Sports Turf<br />
Mix<br />
60% Dwarf Tall Fescue- drought tolerant cultivars<br />
20% Perennial Rye- drought tolerant cultivars<br />
10% Hard Fescue<br />
10% Sheeps Fescue<br />
30kg/ha Sheeps Fescue<br />
30kg/ha Hard Fescue<br />
11Kg/ha Tettila Rye (15%) per hectare added for soil stabilisation and to prevent weed<br />
invasion during establishment period.<br />
40% Perennial Rye- drought tolerant cultivars<br />
40% Fine Turf-type Rye x 2 varieties<br />
20% Creeping Red Fescue<br />
40% Fine Turf -type Rye x2 varieties<br />
40% Creeping Red Fescue<br />
20% Couch<br />
60% Dwarf Tall Fescue<br />
30% Creeping Red Fescue<br />
10% Couch<br />
70% Fine turf Rye x 3 varieties<br />
20% Creeping Red Fescue<br />
10% Couch
1.5 Species not recommended for general landscape use<br />
The following species are not recommended to be planted in the City of Hume. Landscape development plans which include any of the species listed will not be<br />
endorsed until suitable replacement species are substituted, and plans are resubmitted. Please note that the landscape plans for development within the<br />
Melbourne Airport Planning Overlay will be referred to the Melbourne Airport Planning Department for approval.<br />
Species Common name Replace with Reason for exclusion<br />
Acacia baileyana Cootamundra Wattle A. dealbata Environmental weed<br />
Acacia decurrens Early Black Wattle A. mearnsii Environmental weed<br />
Acacia elata Cedar Wattle A. melanoxylon Environmental weed<br />
Acacia longifolia subsps. Sallow Wattle A. pycnantha Environmental weed<br />
Acacia saligna Golden Wreath Wattle A. implexa Environmental weed<br />
Acacia sophorae Coast Wattle A. pycnantha Environmental weed<br />
Acer (most spp.) Maple Pyrus calleryana spp., Liquidambar spp. Not drought tolerant<br />
Acer psuedoplatanus Sycamore Maple Platanus spp. Environmental weed<br />
Agapanthus orientalis/africanus Lily of the Nile Dianella spp. Environmental weed<br />
Albizia lophantha<br />
see Paraserianthes lophantha<br />
Alnus acuminatus subsp. glabrata Mexican Alder Eucalyptus leucoxylon Problematic root system<br />
Alnus jorullensis<br />
see Alnus acuminatus subsp. glabrata<br />
Alstroemeria spp. Peruvian Lily Bulbine bulbosa Environmental weed<br />
Betula spp. Birch Pyrus calleryana cvs. Not drought tolerant<br />
Brachyscome multifida Cut-leaf Daisy B. balsatica Short lived & too small to prevent weed invasion<br />
Coleonema cvs. Diosma Grevillea rosmarinifolia Short lived, not drought tolerant<br />
Convolvulus cneorum Bush Morning Glory Xerochrysum bracteata Prone to sudden death<br />
Coprosma repens Mirror Plant Myoporum insulare Environmental weed<br />
Cortaderia spp. Pampas Grass Ghania spp Environmental weed<br />
Cotoneaster divaricata Cotoneaster Spiraea cantoniensis Environmental weed<br />
Cotoneaster glaucophyllus Cotoneaster Dodonea viscoa Environmental weed<br />
Cotoneaster pannosus Cotoneaster Dodonea viscoa Environmental weed<br />
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn Melia azedarach Environmental weed<br />
Crocosmia spp. Montbretia Nerine spp. Environmental weed
Species Common name Replace with Reason for exclusion<br />
Cytisus spp, Broom Viminaria juncea Environmental weed<br />
Erica arborea Tree Heath Melaleuca lanceolata Environmental weed<br />
Erica baccans Berry-flower Heath Grevillea rosmarinifolia Environmental weed<br />
Erica lusitanica Spanish Heath Adenanthos sericea Environmental weed<br />
Erigeron karvinskianus Sea-side Daisy Brachyscome balsatica Not drought tolerant & too small- weed invasion<br />
Eucalyptus botryoides Southern Mahogany E. melliodora Environmental weed /Prone to pest damage<br />
Eucalyptus conferruminata Bald Island Marlock E. pauciflora Short lived<br />
Eucalyptus nicholii Narrow-leaved Black Peppermint E. melliodora Prone to borer attack<br />
Eucalyptus spathulata Swamp Mallet E leucoxylon (dwarf forms) Short lived<br />
Fraxinus spp. Ash Gleditsia cvs. Problematic root system & environmental weed<br />
Freesia spp. Freesia Narcissus spp. Environmental weed<br />
Gazania rigens Gazania Xerochrysum bracteatum Environmental weed<br />
Genista spp. Broom Viminaria juncea Environmental weed<br />
Goodenia ovata Hop Goodenia Correa glabra (local form) Short lived<br />
Hakea salicifolia Willow-leaf Hakea Acacia implexa Environmental weed<br />
Hakea drupacea (H. suaveolens) Sweet Hakea Hakea sericea Environmental weed<br />
Hakea francisiana Narukalja Banksia marginata Short lived *grafted on H. salicifolia ok<br />
Hakea bucculenta Red pokers Banksia marginata Short lived *grafted on H. salicifolia ok<br />
Hedera helix English Ivy Ficus pumila Environmental weed<br />
Ilex aquifolium Holly Ilex cornuta Environmental weed<br />
Ipomoea spp. Morning Glory Convolvulus sabatius Environmental weed<br />
Lavandula stoechas Topped Lavender Lavandula dentata Environmental weed<br />
Leptospermum laevigatum Coast Tea-tree Leptospermum continentale Environmental weed<br />
Leycesteria formosa Himalayan Honeysuckle Vitex agnus-castus Environmental weed<br />
Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree Liquidambar styraciflua Not drought tolerant<br />
Malus spp. Crab Apple Pyrus calleryana cvs.. Short lived<br />
Melaleuca armillaris Giant Honey-myrtle Melaleuca lanceolata Environmental weed<br />
Mesembryanthemum crystallinum Ice Plant Carpobrotus modestus Environmental weed<br />
Myriophyllum aquaticum Parrot's Feather Myriophyllum papillosum Environmental weed<br />
Paraserianthes lophantha Cape Wattle Acacia iteaphylla Environmental weed<br />
Pennisetum alopecuroides Swamp Foxtail-grass Pennisetum setaceum Environmental weed
Species Common name Replace with Reason for exclusion<br />
Pinus radiata Monterey Pine Pinus halepensis Environmental weed<br />
Pittosporum undulatum Sweet Pittosporum Lophostemon confertus Environmental weed<br />
Polygala myrtifolia Myrtle-leaf Milkwort Indigofera australis Environmental weed<br />
Populus alba White Poplar Quercus spp. Environmental weed<br />
Prunus cerasifera Cherry Plum Pyrus calleryana cvs. Environmental weed<br />
Prunus laurocerasus Cherry Laurel Photinia x fraserii Environmental weed<br />
Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ Callery Pear Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristiocrat’ Develops poor form<br />
Rhododendron spp. Rhododensron, Azalea Cistus spp. Not drought tolerant<br />
Salix spp. Willows Quercus spp. Environmental weed<br />
Sollya heterophylla Blue-bell Creeper Hardenbergia violaceae Environmental weed<br />
Tamarix aphylla Athel Pine Allocasuarina spp. Environmental weed<br />
Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum Lophostemon confertus Not drought tolerant<br />
Vinca major Blue Periwinkle Viola hederaceae Environmental weed<br />
Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum Lily Iris japonica Environmental weed<br />
Zelkova serrata Japanese Zelkova Ulmus parvifolia Not drought tolerant, elm leaf beetle
1.6 Species not recommended near areas of conservation significance<br />
The following species are not recommended to be planted near areas of conservation significance in the City of Hume. Landscape development plans for<br />
locations near areas of conservation significance which include any of the species listed will not be endorsed until suitable replacement species are substituted,<br />
and plans are resubmitted. Please note that the landscape plans for development within the Melbourne Airport Planning Overlay will be referred to the Melbourne<br />
Airport Planning Department for approval.<br />
Species Common name Replace with Reason for exclusion<br />
Acacia prominens Golden Rain Wattle A. implexa Environmental weed<br />
Acacia retinodes var. retinodes (non-local forms) Wirilda local forms Environmental weed<br />
Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis Common Agapanthus Dietes grandiflora Environmental weed<br />
Aloe saponaria Aloe Agave filifera Environmental weed<br />
Callistemon rigidus Bottlebrush C. seiberi Environmental weed<br />
Callitris endlicheri Black Cypress Pine C. glaucophylla Environmental weed<br />
Corymbia maculata Spotted Gum C. citridora Environmental weed<br />
Cupressus macrocarpa Monterey Cypress C. torulosa Environmental weed<br />
Erica quadrangularis Erica Epacris impressa Environmental weed<br />
Eucalyptus botryoides Southern Mahogany E. melliodora Environmental weed<br />
Eucalyptus cladocalyx Sugar Gum E. leucoxylon subsp. connata Environmental weed<br />
Gladiolus tristis Evening-flower Gladiolus Hippeastrum cvs. Environmental weed<br />
Grevillea rosmarinifolia (non-local forms) Rosemary Grevillea local forms Environmental weed<br />
Hakea laurina Pin-cushion Hakea Banksia marginata Environmental weed<br />
Hakea sericea (non-local forms) Needle Hakea local forms Environmental weed<br />
Iris pseudoacorus Yellow Water Iris Bulbine bulbosa Environmental weed<br />
Ixia flexuosa Ixia Stylidium graminifolium Environmental weed<br />
Leucanthemum maximum Shasta Daisy Bracteantha viscosa Environmental weed<br />
Ligustrum vulgare Europen Privet Photinia glabra Environmental weed<br />
Melaleuca decussata Totem Poles Callistemon sieberi (local forms) Environmental weed<br />
Melaleuca diosmifolia Green Honey-myrtle Leptospermum lanigerum Environmental weed<br />
Melaleuca hypericifolia Red Honey-myrtle Grevillea rosmarinifolia (local forms) Environmental weed<br />
Melaleuca nesophila Mauve Honey-myrtle Callistemon salignus Environmental weed<br />
Nymphaea alba hybrids Waterlily Marsilea drummondii Environmental weed
Species Common name Replace with Reason for exclusion<br />
Olea europaea var. europea European Olive sterile forms Environmental weed<br />
Petrorhagia prolifera Proliferous Pink Wurmbea dioica Environmental weed<br />
Polygala virgata Polygala Indigofera australis Environmental weed<br />
Prunus lusitanica Portugese Laurel Lophostemon confertus Environmental weed<br />
Robinia pseduacacia Black Locust Gleditsia cvs. Environmental weed<br />
Schinus areira (S. molle) Pepper Tree Allocasuarina verticillata Environmental weed<br />
Sparaxis tricolor Tricolor Harlequin-flower Eutaxia microphylla Environmental weed<br />
Thryptomene calycina Grampians Thryptomene Thryptomene saxicola Environmental weed<br />
Verbena bonariensis Purple-top Wahlenbergia stricta Environmental weed<br />
1.7 Species not recommended near playgrounds<br />
The following species are not recommended to be planted near playgrounds in the City of Hume. Landscape development plans which include any of the species<br />
listed will not be endorsed until suitable replacement species are substituted, and plans are resubmitted. Please note that the landscape plans for development<br />
within the Melbourne Airport Planning Overlay will be referred to the Melbourne Airport Planning Department for approval. Note that this list is not a complete<br />
guide to poisonous plants - other plants not included on this list may also be poisonous<br />
References:<br />
Ragg, Mark, 1996. The low allergy garden. Hodder Headline Australia, Rydalmere, NSW.<br />
Trounce, Bob, 2000. Poisonous plants in the garden. NSW Agriculture Agfact P.7.1.1, Orange, NSW<br />
Wilson, Sally, 1997. Some plants are poisonous. Reed Books Australia, Melbourne<br />
Victorian Poisons Information Centre, 2004. Plants. Royal Childrens Hospital, Melbourne. <br />
University of Melbourne, 2002. The Burnley Plant Directory. (CD-ROM) University of Melbourne, Melbourne.<br />
Seriousness:<br />
Deaths – known to be fatal<br />
Hospitalisation – has resulted in hospitalisation<br />
Dangerous – contains dangerous toxins
Caution – while may not cause serious medical problems, could cause an unpleasant reaction<br />
Species Common names Reason Seriousness<br />
Agapanthus spp. Lily of the Nile Poisonous leaves and bulb Hospitalisation<br />
Alocasia macrorrhiza Elephant's ears, Cunjevoi Leaves and bulbs poisonous Dangerous<br />
Artemisia spp. Wormwood Poisonous leaves Caution<br />
Berberis spp. Berberis Bark and berries Caution<br />
Brachychiton acerifolius Illawara Flame Tree Follicles contain irritating hairs Caution<br />
Brachychiton discolor Queensland Lace Bark Follicles contain irritating hairs Caution<br />
Buxus spp. Box Leaves and twigs poisonous Caution<br />
Cassia spp. Senna, Cassia Poisonous seed pods Dangerous<br />
Catanospermum australe Black bean Seeds poisonous Dangerous<br />
Cinnamomum spp. Camphor Laurel All parts poisonous Dangerous<br />
Clematis spp. Clematis Causes contact dermatitis Caution<br />
Colocasia esculenta Elephant's Ears, Taro All parts poisonous Hospitalisation<br />
Cotoneaster spp. Cotoneaster Berries poisonous in large quantities Caution<br />
Cycas spp. Cycad, Zamia Fruits poisonous Dangerous<br />
Cytisus laburnum Golden Chain Tree All parts poisonous, esp. seeds Deaths<br />
Daphne spp. Daphne All parts poisonous, especially berries Hospitalisation<br />
Duranta erecta Golden dewdrop Fruit, bark poisonous Hospitalisation<br />
Duranta repens Pidgeon Berry Fruit, bark poisonous Dangerous<br />
Euonymus spp. Spindle Tree Bark, leaves and fruit poisonous Dangerous<br />
Euphorbia spp. Spurge Causes contact dermatitis from sap Hospitalisation<br />
Gelsemium sempervirens Carolina Jasmine Roots, nectar and flowers poisonous Deaths<br />
Gleditsia spp. Locust All parts poisonous Dangerous<br />
Grevilleaspp. Grevillea Causes contact dermatitis Caution<br />
Hakea spp. Hakea Sharp leaves Caution<br />
Hedera spp. Ivy Berries and leaves poisonous, stems and leaves cause Causes contact dermatitis Hospitalisation<br />
Helichrysum diosmifolium Everlasting Daisy Causes contact dermatitis Caution<br />
Helleborus spp. Hellebore, Lenten Rose All parts poisonous Dangerous<br />
Hibiscus heterophylus Native Rosella Causes contact dermatitis Caution<br />
Hydrangea spp. Hydrangea All parts poisonous Caution
Species Common names Reason Seriousness<br />
Ilex spp. Holly Prickly and poisonous berries Caution<br />
Iris spp. Iris Leaves and bulbs toxic Caution<br />
Lagunaria patersonii Norfolk Island Hibiscus Fruit contains extremely irritating silicon fibres Caution<br />
Laurus nobilis Bay Laurel, Bay Tree Poisonous berries Caution<br />
Lepidozamia spp. Cycad, Zamia Seeds poisonous Dangerous<br />
Ligustrum spp. Privet Leaves and fruit poisonous Hospitalisation<br />
Macrozamia spp. Cycad, Zamia Seeds poisonous Dangerous<br />
Melaleuca styphelloides Paper Bark Sharp leaves dropped Caution<br />
Melia azedarach White Cedar Fruit poisonous - 6-8 berries enough to kill a child Deaths<br />
Myoporum spp. Boobialla Fruit is poisonous Caution<br />
Narcissus spp. Daffodils, Jonquils Sap, bulb poisonous Dangerous<br />
Nerium oleander Oleander, Rose Laurel All parts and smoke from burning wood poisonous Deaths<br />
Plumbago auriculata Plumbago Causes contact dermatitis Caution<br />
Robinia psuedoacacia Black Locust Thorns. Poisonous seeds, pods, bark, leaves Caution<br />
Solanum aviculare Kangaroo Apple Green fruit poisonous Caution<br />
Taxus baccata Yew All parts poisonous Dangerous<br />
Viburnum spp. Guelder Rose, Snowball Tree, Laurestinus Green berries poisonous Caution<br />
Wisteria spp. Wisteria Seeds, pods poisonous Hospitalisation<br />
Zantedeschia aethiopica Arum lily All parts poisonous, especially flowers Deaths
<strong>APPENDIX</strong> 2<br />
GUIDE TO REVEGETATION IN <strong>HUME</strong> WITH INDIGENOUS <strong>SPECIES</strong><br />
LEGEND<br />
Aquatics<br />
Soils<br />
Ordovician<br />
Basalt<br />
Silurian<br />
Devonian<br />
General<br />
* Aquatic<br />
# Semi-Aquatic<br />
+ Ephemeral<br />
Suitable for planting on Ordovician shales and sand stones in the Sunbury area. Eg. Blind<br />
Creek, Upper Jacksons Creek and Albert Road users<br />
Suitable for planting on Basalt clays and clay loams (plateaus and escarpments). Eg. Malcolm<br />
Creek, Aitken Creek, Yuroke Creek, Jacksons Creek, Shankland and Otway Gullies.<br />
Suitable to be planted on soils of Silurian bedrock or sediments. Eg. Upper Moonee Ponds<br />
Creek and Attwood Creek, at Greenvale and Westmeadows<br />
Suitable for planting on Devonian granodiorite with overlying Quaternary basalt. Eg. Deep<br />
Creek Bulla, Gellibrand Hill and Greenvale Recreation Reserve<br />
Indigenous plants for general landscape use<br />
Plant Types<br />
Sh Shrub Gr Grass<br />
Tr Tree Pe Perennial<br />
Cl Climber Aq Aquatic<br />
An Annual Su Succulent<br />
Tu Tufting<br />
NOTE: Species marked as short lived should be used sparingly
Scientific name Common name Height<br />
(m)<br />
Width<br />
(m)<br />
Type General Ordovician<br />
Basalt Silurian<br />
Devonian<br />
Hills Plains Waterways<br />
Wetland<br />
Short<br />
Lived<br />
Acacia acinacea Gold Dust Wattle 2 3 Sh x x x x x<br />
Acacia dealbata Silver Wattle 10 4 Tr x x x x x<br />
Acacia implexa Lightwood 8 5 Tr x x x x x x x<br />
Acacia meamsii Black Wattle 15 4 Tr x x x x x x<br />
Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood 12 8 Tr x x x x x x x<br />
Acacia paradoxa Kangaroo Wattle 3 3 Sh x x x x x x<br />
Acacia pycnantha Golden Wattle 5 3 Sh x x x x x<br />
Acacia retinodes var. Wirilda 5 3 Sh x<br />
retinodes<br />
Acacia verticillata Prickly Moses 2 2 Sh x x x<br />
Alisma plantagoaquatica<br />
Water Plantain 0.75 0.5 Aq x *<br />
Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoak 6 4 Tr x x x<br />
Allocasuarina Buloke 10 8 Tr x<br />
luehmannii<br />
Allocasuarina Drooping Sheoak 8 5 Tr x x x x x x x<br />
verticillata<br />
Alternanthera Lesser Joy-weed 0.2 0.5 Pe x +<br />
denticulata<br />
Amphibromus archeri Pointed Swamp 0.3 0.3 Gr x #<br />
Wallaby-grass<br />
Amphibromus fluitans Graceful Swamp 0.5 0.3 Gr x +<br />
Wallaby-grass<br />
Amphibromus neesii Swamp Wallabygrass<br />
0.25 0.25 Gr x +<br />
Atriplex semibaccata Australian<br />
0.25 2 Sh x x<br />
Saltbush<br />
Austrostipa curticoma Spear-grass 0.3 0.3 Gr x<br />
Austrostipa<br />
Feather Spear-<br />
1.2 1 Gr x x<br />
elegantissima<br />
Austrostipa<br />
semibarbata<br />
grass<br />
Fibrous Speargrass<br />
0.3 0.3 Gr x x x
Scientific name Common name Height<br />
(m)<br />
Width<br />
(m)<br />
Type General Ordovician<br />
Basalt Silurian<br />
Devonian<br />
Hills Plains Waterways<br />
Wetland<br />
Banksia marginata Silver Banksia 5 4 Sh x x x<br />
Baumea articulata Jointed Twig-rush 1.5 0.5 Gr x #<br />
Baumea juncea Bare Twig-rush 0.5 0.5 Gr x #<br />
Baumea rubiginosa Soft Twig-rush 0.5 0.5 Gr x #<br />
Bolboschoenus Sea Club-rush 0.75 0.5 Gr x x x x #<br />
caldwellii<br />
Bolboschoenus Marsh Club-rush 1.5 1 Gr x +<br />
medianus<br />
Bothriocloa macra Redleg Grass 0.5 0.5 Gr x x x x<br />
Brachyscome Basalt daisy 0.4 0.6 Pe<br />
basaltica<br />
Bracteantha viscosa Sticky everlasting 0.5 0.5 Pe<br />
Bulbine bulbosa Bulbine lily 0.6 0.3 Pe x<br />
Bursaria spinosa Sweet Bursaria 5 3 Sh x x x x x x<br />
Callistemon sieberi River Bottlebrush 3 2 Sh x x x x x<br />
Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress<br />
15 10 Tr x x<br />
Pine<br />
Calystegia sepium Large Bindweed 2 Cl x #<br />
Carex appressa Tall Sedge 1 0.75 Gr x x x x +<br />
Carex tereticaulis Common Sedge 1 1 Gr x x x +<br />
Carpobrotus Pigface 0.2 1 Su x<br />
rossii/modestus<br />
Cassinia arcuata Drooping<br />
Sh x x x<br />
Dogwood<br />
Cassinia arculeata Dogwood Sh x x<br />
Centipeda<br />
Common Sneezeweed<br />
0.25 0.25 Pe x +<br />
cunninghamii<br />
Chrysocephalum Everlasting daisy 0.2 1 Pe<br />
apiculatum<br />
Clematis microphylla<br />
Small-leafed<br />
Clematis<br />
3 Cl x x x x x x<br />
Short<br />
Lived
Scientific name Common name Height<br />
(m)<br />
Width<br />
(m)<br />
Type General Ordovician<br />
Basalt Silurian<br />
Devonian<br />
Hills Plains Waterways<br />
Wetland<br />
Coprosma quadrifida Prickly Currentbush<br />
2 1 Sh x x<br />
Correa glabra Rock Correa 2 3 Sh x x x x<br />
Crassula helmsii Swamp Stonecrop 0.15 Su x x x x #<br />
Danthonia duttoniana Brown-back<br />
0.4 0.4 Gr x<br />
Wallaby-grass<br />
Danthonia linkii Wallaby Grass 0.4 0.4 Gr x x x<br />
Dianella longifolia var. Pale-anther Flax 0.5 0.5 Tu x<br />
gracilis<br />
Lily<br />
Dianella longifolia var. Pale-anther Flax 0.5 0.5 Tu x x x x<br />
longifolia<br />
Lily<br />
Dianella revoluta var. Black-anther Flax 0.4 0.4 Tu x<br />
brevicaulis<br />
Lily<br />
Dianella revoluta var. Black-anther Flax 0.75 1.5 Tu x x x x<br />
revoluta<br />
Lily<br />
Dichelachne crinata Long-hair Plumegrass<br />
0.75 0.25 Gr x x x<br />
Dillwynia cinerascens Grey Parrot Pea 1 1 Sh x x<br />
Diuris spp.<br />
Golden Moth<br />
Pe<br />
Orchid<br />
Dodonea viscosa Wedge-leaf Hop 2.5 2.5 Sh x x x x<br />
subsp. spatulata Bush<br />
Einadia nutans Nodding Saltbush 0.3 1 Sh x x x<br />
Eleocharis acuta Common Spikerush<br />
Aq x x x +<br />
Eleocharis sphacelata Tall Spike-rush Aq x #<br />
Eremophila desertii Turkey Bush 2 2 Sh x x x<br />
Eryngium ovinum Blue Devil 0.6 0.6 Pe<br />
Eucalyptus<br />
River Red Gum 15 20 Tr x x x x x x<br />
camaldulensis<br />
Eucalyptus goniocalyx Long-leaved Box 15 10 Tr x x x<br />
Eucalyptus leucoxylon Yellow Gum 12 10 Tr x x x<br />
Short<br />
Lived
Scientific name Common name Height<br />
(m)<br />
Width<br />
(m)<br />
Type General Ordovician<br />
Basalt Silurian<br />
Devonian<br />
Hills Plains Waterways<br />
Wetland<br />
Short<br />
Lived<br />
subsp. connata<br />
Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box 15 12 Tr x x x x x x<br />
Eucalyptus<br />
Grey Box 25 15 Tr x x x x x x x<br />
microcarpa<br />
Eucalyptus ovata Swamp Gum 10 8 Tr x x x<br />
Eucalyptus<br />
Red Box 15 10 Tr x x<br />
polyanthemos subsp.<br />
vestita<br />
Eucalyptus tricarpa Red Ironbark 15 10 Tr x x x<br />
Eucalyptus viminalis Manna Gum 20 12 Tr x x x<br />
Eutaxia diffusa Eutaxia 1 1 Sh x x<br />
Eutaxia microphylla Small-leafed<br />
0.3 1 Sh x<br />
var. microphylla Eutaxia<br />
Glyceria australis Australian Sweetgrass<br />
0.75 1 Gr x +<br />
Goodenia ovata Hop Goodenia 1 2 Sh x x x<br />
Grevillea<br />
Rosemary<br />
2 2.5 Sh x x<br />
rosmarinifolia Grevillea<br />
Gynatrix pulchella Hemp Bush Sh x x<br />
Hakea decurrens Silky Hakea Sh x x<br />
Hymenanthera Tree Violet 2 3 Sh x x x x x x x<br />
dentata<br />
Isolepis nodosa Knobby Club-rush 1 1 Gr x x x x x<br />
Joycea pallida Red-anther<br />
0.3 1 Gr x<br />
Wallaby-grass<br />
Juncus amabilis Rush 0.5 0.3 Gr x #<br />
Juncus australis Austral Rush 1 0.75 Gr x +<br />
Juncus bufonius Toad Rush 0.2 0.3 Gr x x x +<br />
Juncus flavidus Rush 0.75 0.5 Gr x +<br />
Juncus pallidus Pale Rush 1.5 0.5 Gr x x x +<br />
Juncus procerus Rush 1.5 1 Gr x x
Scientific name Common name Height<br />
(m)<br />
Width<br />
(m)<br />
Type General Ordovician<br />
Basalt Silurian<br />
Devonian<br />
Hills Plains Waterways<br />
Wetland<br />
Juncus sarophorus Rush 1.5 1 Gr x #<br />
Juncus subsecundus Finger Rush 0.75 0.75 Gr x x x #<br />
Kunzea ericoides Burgan 3 3 Sh x<br />
Lepidosperma laterale Variable Swordsedge<br />
0.75 0.5 Gr x x x<br />
Leptospermum Woolly Tea-tree 3 3 Sh x x x<br />
lanigerum<br />
Lissanthe strigosa Peach Heath 0.5 0.5 Sh x<br />
Lobelia alata Angled Lobelia 0.15 0.1 Pe x +<br />
Lomandra longifolia Spiny-headed<br />
0.5 0.75 Tu x x x<br />
Mat-rush<br />
Lycopus australis Australian<br />
1 0.5 Pe x +<br />
Gypsywort<br />
Lythrum hyssopfolia Lesser Loosestrife 0.15 0.25 An x +<br />
Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife 1.5 1 Pe x +<br />
Marsilea costulifera Nardoo Aq x *<br />
Marsilea drummondii Nardoo Aq x *<br />
Microlaena stipoides Weeping Grass 0.3 0.5 Gr x x x x<br />
Muehlenbeckia Tangled Lignum 1.5 1.5 Sh x +<br />
florulenta<br />
Myoporum insulare Boobialla 4 3 Sh x x x x<br />
Myoporum viscosum Sticky Boobialla 1.5 2 Sh x x<br />
Myriophyllum Water-milfoil Aq x #<br />
crispatum<br />
Myriophyllum Red Water-milfoil Aq x #<br />
verrucosum<br />
Neopaxia australasica White Purselane 0.1 0.5 Pe x #<br />
Ottelia ovalifolia Swamp Lily Aq x #<br />
Ozothamnus Tree everlasting Sh x x<br />
ferrugineus<br />
Persicaria decipiens Slender Knotweed 0.2 1 An x +<br />
Short<br />
Lived
Scientific name Common name Height<br />
(m)<br />
Width<br />
(m)<br />
Type General Ordovician<br />
Basalt Silurian<br />
Devonian<br />
Hills Plains Waterways<br />
Wetland<br />
Phragmites australis Common Reed 2 0.5 Gr x #<br />
Poa labillardierei Tussock grass 1 0.8 Gr x x x x x<br />
Poa morrisii Velvet Tussock 0.75 0.5 Gr x x<br />
Grass<br />
Pomaderris aspera Hazel Pomaderris 4 2 Sh x x<br />
Potamogeton Blunt Pondweed 4.5 Aq x *<br />
ochreatus<br />
Potamogeton Fennel Pondweed 3 Aq x *<br />
pectinatus<br />
Potamogeton Floating<br />
3 Aq x *<br />
tricarinatus<br />
Pondweed<br />
Rhagodia parabolica Fragrant Saltbush 1.5 2.5 Sh x x<br />
Rumex bidens Mud Dock 0.5 0.5 Aq x +<br />
Schoenoplectus American Clubrush<br />
0.5 0.3 Gr x +<br />
pungens<br />
Schoenoplectus River Club-rush 2 0.5 Gr x #<br />
validus<br />
Schoenus apogon Common Bogrush<br />
0.25 0.15 Gr x<br />
Schoenus breviculmis Short-leaf Bogrush<br />
0.05 0.05 Gr x<br />
Selliera radicans Swampweed 0.04 0.5 Pe x<br />
Senna artemisioides Silver Cassia 1.5 2 Sh x x<br />
ssp. filifolia<br />
Themeda triandra Kangaroo Grass 0.5 0.5 Gr x x x x x<br />
Triglochin procera Water-ribbon 0.5 2 Aq x *<br />
Vallisneria spiralis Eel Grass 0.3 Aq x #<br />
Viminaria juncea Golden Spray 4 1.5 Sh x x<br />
Short<br />
Lived