Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Correa

Species:

Correa alba var. alba

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream, pale pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees, honeyeaters

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after fire. Common in fire-prone coastal heathlands where it regenerates readily.

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Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Seed viability decreases with storage.

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