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Steps to planting local species • Preparing stock. Consider whether direct seeding or plantin
advanced stock is the most suitable for your project. Advance
There are several ways to ensure that the plants used for stock is more suitable for small scale projects as seedlings w
rehabilitation and replanting are suitable for the chosen site. require some initial maintenance. One technique is to collec
seeds and cuttings, with approval, from adjoining remnan
• Identify your aims and objectives for the site. Consider your vegetation communities with similar environmental conditions
purpose for planting such as rehabilitation, regeneration, These seeds and cuttings can be propagated for plantin
salinity control, erosion control, and habitat protection. By using a number of techniques. Propagation techniques of loca
doing this you will focus your program and be able to species have been well developed and many rehabilitatio
evaluate it. groups can advise on the most suitable techniques for a plan
type. Creating a good plant nursery or a seed bank is one wa
• Identify the site and its natural environmentalconditions. of ensuring that the plants propagated are suitable for th
Once a site has been identified for rehabilitation or chosen site. It can also ensure that if the planting program
revegetation, consider the environmental conditions. A quick over several years the costs of acquiring plants is reduced an
sketch map of its soil types, groundwater salinity, moisture that planting can occur as required.
conditions and slopes will be useful for identifying what
species to plant. (A basic map of the soil is shown on Figure • Alternatively, there are several plant nurseries which ca
2, however you may wish to check with the Agriculture supply local species and advise on which species to plant. I
Department of WA for more detailed information). Identify many cases, large numbers of plants can be ordered, (ma
any remnant vegetation communities, natural features such need to order well ahead of the planting season) and in som
as rocky outcrops and drainage lines. If replanting a cleared cases help with planting can also be given by volunteers or a
area, such as a roadside verge, consider runoff and soil a small cost. If ordering from a nursery, it is important t
conditions. identify which species you require as although a species ma
be local to south Western Australia, it may not be suitable fo
• Identify areas which have specific problems, such as a big your site.
weed invasion, erosion, and steep slopes, or which require
removal of rubbish. It may be necessary to clean up the site • Timing. Planning when to plant is extremely important fo
before planting. In an urban environment, it may be growing success. It is usually best to plant prior to the first we
necessary to identify areas where large trees are not suitable season rains. This will ensure that the plants have had time t
for due to the closeness of utility infrastructure or buildings. establish prior to the dry summer.
• Selection of species. The object of replanting cleared areas • Site preparation. Most sites will require weeding to ensure
is to recreate an area of local flora. Plants can be selected that the newly planted seedlings are not competing with
from the lists for your soil conditions. Identifying other weeds. Depending on the weeds present different
species from adjoining remnant vegetation communities may techniques will be required. Techniques can include a
also guide your plant selection. At urban sites, it may be wise combination of manual, biological and chemical controls and
to select the hardy species from which would have originally the applications of these techniques will depend on site
grown in that area according to the soil map. In many cases, conditions and the severity of weed infestation. Weed control
the land use has dramatically changed the ecology of the will be a long term program; however, an initial program of
environment by erosion and salt encroachment and a plant intensive weed control will reduce the number of weeds to be
list of salt tolerant Western Australian plants has been removed after local species have been planted. It is useful to
provided. record what techniques have been used for future reference
• Prepare a planting guide using site conditions and taking int on which techniques work best for your site.
consideration the height and spread of the plants and an
formal garden patterns you may require in an urban area.
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• If direct seeding, the soil will need to be prepared. Large Specific References
areas should have the top soil with weed, seed stock
removed. Alternatively, weed management techniques such APACE. undated. APACE revegetation nursery catalogue.
as spraying with a carefully chosen fertiliser may be the best Species Lists and Locality Guide for the Swan Coastal Plain
option. Plough the soil several times and create furrows at a and Western Darling Range. Appropriate Technology
suitable depth and direction according to the slope and if Development Group Inc. Fremantle. Department of Conservation
possible mix the seed with mulch. and Environment, Western Australia. 1983. Peripheral
Vegetation of the Swan and Canning Estuaries 1981. Bulletin
• Plant care. Ensure that your plant stock has good root growth 113.
and it is disease free and healthy at the time of planting.
Transport plants straight form the nursery to the site to Gardner, C. A. 1987. Eucalypts of Western Australia. Western
reduce double handing and plant stress. Ensure that all Australian Herbarium. Department of Agriculture, Western
plants in pots are watered prior to and immediately after Australia.
planting to compact the soil around the plants and remove air
pockets. Plants should be planted so that water is retained Hill, A. L. & Nicholson, C.J. 1989. Water Conserving Design for
around the plant but is not flooded in the wet season. The Gardens and Open Space. Water Resources Planning Branch.
hole should be the same size as the pot. The application of Water Authority of Western Australia. December 1989.
mulch will be beneficial to the young plant as it will keep the
soil moist and cool. It will also reduce the regrowth of weeds Marchant, N., Wheeler, J., Rye,B., Bennett, E., Lander, N., and
during the early stages. Macfarlane, T. 1987. The Flora of the Perth Region. Western
Australian Herbarium, Department of Agriculture, Western
• Ongoing maintenance. Ensure that all your hard work is not Australia.
wasted and make sure that your plants receive enough
water. Most native plants will survive the summer period Mortloch, W., Grime, P.,Bradby, K. and Ovens, N. 1993. Field
without water once established. If it is possible a trickle Planting of Trees and Shrubs. A Guide for Landowners and
irrigation system is an easy watering method. One of the Developers in the Shires of Serpentine Jarrahdale and
benefits of planting local species is that they will not require Murray. Community Catchment Centre Pinjarra, 1993.
fertiliser. Most native plants do not grow well if the crown has
been pruned. It is best to ensure that the plants are the right Powell, R. 1990. Leaf and Branch. Department of Conservation
size for your site rather than prune. and Land Management, Perth.
Considerations for future vegetation care Powell, R. and Emberson, J. 1979. The Self Effacing
Gardener: A Natural Plant Community in the Garden.
Because it takes a lot of work to re establish native flora Organic Growers Association of Western Australia.
community, existing plant communities should be well managed.
When possible, native flora should be retained. Identification of Powell, R. and Emberson, J. 1996. Growing Locals. Gardening
local species in bushland and riparian locations aids on going with Local Plants in Perth. Western Australian Naturalists' Club
maintenance and regeneration programs. Areas of bushland are (Inc). Perth.
usually better than several small isolated bushland areas
because it is easier to manage and better for flora conservation. Sargent, P.A. 1987. Putting Nature Back Into the Nature Strip.
If subdividing or clearing, stockpile the topsoil which has valuable Guidelines for the Planning and Landscaping of Roads in
seeds and nutrients which can be used when revegetating the Perth. For the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Urban
subdivision. If clearing, collect seeds and cuttings for and Regional Planning, Curtin University of Technology.
propagation. If the land is already cleared, developers and November 1987. Unpublished Thesis.
owners should be encouraged to use local flora or their
landscaping. Scheltema, M., and Harris, J. 1995. Managing Perth's
Bushlands. Perth Bushlands and How to Manage Them.
Greening Western Australia.
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Bassendean
Moist Depressions
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Bassendean
Sand Dunes
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Beermullah
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Cottesloe
Deep Sands
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Cottesloe
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Cottesloe
Melaleuca incana caprarioides Grey honey myrtle Shrub 3 Jul-Oci Direct seeding
Myoporum insulare capitatum Slender myoporum Blueberry Shrub 1.5 All Year Plant seedlings
Myoporum axillaris rudis laxus tree Shrub 2 Aug-Nov Plant seedings
Nemcia serruriae calycintes Bacon and eggs Herb 0.5 Jun-Sep Direct seeding
Olearia phyllireoides Coastal daisy bush Herb 1.5 Mar-Aug Plant seedlings
Olearia baccata acuminatum Bristly daisy bush Shrub 1.5 May-Dec Plant seedlings
Orthrosanthui crassifolia Morning iris Herb 0.5 Aug-Oct Direct seeding
Petrophile globulosum A pixie mop Herb 1 Aug-Nov Direct seeding
Phyllanthus elegantissima False boronia Shrub 3 Jun-Nov Direct seeding
Pittosporum flavecsens retusa Native apricot Shrub 3 Jun-Aug Direct seeding
Rhagodia coerulea ledifolium Berry salt bush Shrub 0.5 Mar-Jun Direct seeding
Santalum preissii Quandong Shrub 5 Nov-Mar Plant seedlings
Scaevola Thick leaved fan flower Basket Shrub 0.5 Nov-Jan Plant seedlings
Spyridium bush Shrub 3 Jun-Sep Direct seeding
Stipa Feather spear grass Herb 2 Aug-Jan Direct seeding
Stipa No common name Herb 0.5 Sept-Oct Direct seeding
Templetonia Cockies' tongues Shrub 2 Apr-Sep Plant seedlings
Trachymene Blue lace flower no common Shrub 0.5 Oct-Feb Direct seeding
Trymalium name Shrub 1.2 Jul-Oct Plant seedlings
Xanthorrhoea Grass tree Shrub 3 Nov-Jan Direct seeding
Limestone Outcrops
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Cottesloe
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Forrestfield
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Forrestfield
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Guildford
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Guildford
Height
Scientific Name Common Name Form Flowers Planting
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Herdsman
Swamp Soils
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Karrakatta
Shallow Sands
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Karrakatta
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Karrakatta
Olearia axillaris Coastal daisy bush Herb 1.5 Mar-Aug Plant seedlings
Olearia rudis Bristly daisy bush Shrub 1.5 May-Dec Plant seedlings
Orthrosanthui laxus Morning iris Herb 0.5 Aug-Oct Direct seeding
Patersonia occidentalis Western patersonia Shrub 0.5 Sep-Dec Plant seeding
Persoonia saccatta Snottygobble Shrub 1.5 Jul-Jan Plant seedings
Petrophile linearis Pixie mops Herb 0.5 Sep-Nov Direct seeding
Petrophile serruriae A pixie mop Herb 1 Aug-Nov Direct seeding
Phyllanthus calycintes False boronia Shrub 3 Jun-Nov Direct seeding
Pimelea rosea Rose banjine Shrub 1 Aug-Nov Direct seeding
Pittosporum phyllireoide Native apricot Shrub 3 Jun-Aug Direct seeding
Pronaya fraseri Elegant pronaya Creeper - Jan-Feb Plant seedings
Regelia inopse no common name Shrub 2 Oct-Jan Plant seedlings
Thysanotus mangelesianus Fringed lily Herb 0.5 Aug-Nov Direct seeding
Thysanotus multiflorus Many flowered fringed lily Herb 0.5 Sep-Jan Direct seeding
Thysanotus thyrsoideus Fringed lily Herb 0.5 Sep-Jan Direct seeding
Trachymene coerulea Blue lace flower Shrub 0.5 Oct-Feb Direct seeding
Trymalium ledifolium no common name Shrub 1.2 Jul-Oct Plant seedlings
Xanthorrhoea preissii Grass tree Shrub 3 Nov-Jan Direct seeding
Deeper Soils
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Karrakatta
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Karrakatta
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Foredune Species
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Southern River
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Southern River
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Swan
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Vasse
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Yanga
Moist Areas
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Note: Not all these species are indigenous to the Swan River System and should only be planted when salt problems are severe.
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