Wind Break Species for Geelong, Victoria
| Species | Benefits/other uses |
| Lilly Pilly (Acmena Smithii) | Fast growing; shade or sun; drought tolerant; edible berries. |
| Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia Citriodora)
| Tolerates cold to temperate climates; edible leaves, essential oil |
| Clumping bamboo (Schizostachyum Zollingeri)
| Fast growing in sunny spot; doesn’t need a lot of attention; dust capture; stock feed; improves soil stability; good material for garden stakes, trellises, fencing |
| Callistemon Bottlebrush (Myrtaceae)
| Flowers attract birds and bees |
| Pittosporum | Fast growing; provides habitat for small birds |
| Kangaroo Apple (Solanum Laciniatum) | Fast growing; tolerant of salt, drought, frost; edible fruit. Indigenous to Geelong, it’s a star! |
| Common Boobialla Tree /Native Juniper ( Myoporum Insulare) | Salt tolerant; edible fruit |
| Moonah (Melaleuca Lanceolata) | Local indigenous tree, summer flowering; attracts birds, bees. |
| Coastal Tea-Tree (Leptospermum Laevigatum) | Local indigenous, very hardy for coastal conditions; flowers throughout Spring/Summer; bird attracting |
| Black Sheoak (Allocasuarina Littoralis) | Local indigenous tree; birds love the nuts. |
Lesley-Caron Veater 09 May 2020
