Planting Near Power Lines
Before planting trees and shrubs around your property, please consider the location of overhead power lines. The table below will help you identify how large a plant will reach at maturity and which shrubs or trees are best-suited to grow in the vicinity of power lines on your property. Please consult your local nursery to determine the growth of other species and hardiness in your growing zone.
Site 1 - The area directly beneath the power line and extending
4.5 metres in any direction is reserved for low, slow growing shrubs that will never
exceed 4.5 metres in height. Nothing should be planted within 3 metres of poles,
guy wires or other structures as this could impede maintenance work and inspections.
Site 2 - Planting between 4.5 metres and 10.5 metres should be
limited to small trees that will not grow higher than 9 metres or any of the shrubs
listed in Site 1.
Site 3 - Medium-sized trees may be planted 10.5 metres to 13.5
metres from the centre of the line. This includes trees that grow to a height of
21 metres, or small trees and shrubs listed in Sites 1 and 2.
Site 4 - Large trees that may grow more than 21 metres tall should not be planted within 13.5 metres of the power line.
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Site 1 Shrubs
Burning Bush
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Site 2 Small Trees
Amur Maple
Nannyberry
Sumac |
Site 3 Medium-Sized Trees
Austrian Pine
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Site 4 Large Trees
Colorado Spruce
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