Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Correa

Species:

Correa reflexa var. reflexa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, cream, green

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from lignotuber after fire, typical of Australian heathland shrubs. Benefits from occasional pruning to simulate fire response.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with fresh seed at 15-20°C. Germination can be slow and erratic.

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