The project is committed to supporting the region's flora and fauna with initial planting due to start in winter. This will see more than 20 species of native flora, supplied by a local South West nursey Boyanup Botanical, placed on the batters at the Paris Road and Clifton Road interchange.


Mulched batters at the Paris Road and Clifton Road interchange.

The native species of plants include acacia, banksia, hakea, and kunzea. A comprehensive list of species can be found at the end of this article. These species were specifically chosen due to their ability to flourish in the climate and their uniqueness to the region. 

Boyanup Botanical grows and propagates all its own seedlings inhouse. This family-owned and operated nursery is staffed by local horticultural experts with a passion for native plants.  


Boyanup botanical nursery seedlings.

With accreditation from the Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme, Australia (NIASA) and Water Corporation, Boyanup Botanical’s nursery ensures high quality standards and environmentally friendly practices across its productions and cultivations. “We’re excited to be supplying a range of Australian plants for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road,” said Raelene, Seeding Coordinator of the nursery, “and we’re proud to be contributing so significantly to the ongoing preservation of native species and sustainability of the local environment.” The full list of species being planted include:

• Acacia extensa 
• Acacia lasiocarpa 
• Acacia salignaAgonis flexuosa 
• Allocasuarina humilis 
• Banksia attenuata 
• Banksia grandis 
• Banksia littoralis 
• Banksia sessilis 
• Beaufortia sparsa 
• Calothamnus quadrifidus 
• Corymbia ficifolia 
• Euc gomphocephala 
• Hakea lissocarpha 
• Hakea ruscifolia 
• Hakea varia 
• Kunzea glabrescens 
• Kunzea recurva 
• Mel lateritia  
• Mel systena  
• Mel teretifolia  
• Mel viminea 
• Viminaria juncea