Environmental Weeds of the 'Shire of Yarra Ranges'
A brief article outlining the major weeds and their control.
*This artical is not yet complete, the entire list is being updated in May, 2008.
Grasses & Herbs
Angled Onion (Mediterranean) Allium triquetrium.
Remove by hand, Dig out, Herbicide
Pampas Grass (South American) Coraderia sellona.
Dig out, Herbicide.
Kikuyu Grass (East African) Pennisetum clandestinum
Herbicide only.
St John Wort (European- West Asian) Hypericum perforatum
NOXIOUS WEED WARNING, ASK SHIRE TO REMOVE
Trees
Cedar Wattle (N.S.W) Acacia elata.
Drill hole and fill with herbicide.
Holly (European) Ilex aquifolium
Remove by hand, drill and fill with herbicide.
Sweet Pittosporum (S.E Australia) Pittosporum undulatum.
Drill hole and fill with herbicide.
Noxious and Environmental weeds -
The Shire of Yarra Ranges will remove any
noxious weeds on Council land. The Shire offers
assistance with removal of environmental weeds from roadsides. Call 1300 368 333 for advice or asistance
Tree’s on your property-
Residents are responsible for ensuring no trees fall on powerlines. Call TRUenergy on 131 799 or www.truenergy.com.au
A full colour brochure is available in store upon request. It covers the most damaging and common weeds in the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
Mt Evelyn Garden Centre
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