Correa lawrenceana var. latrobeana

Mountain Correa

Large, dense shrub, stems covered in rusty hairs.

Additional information

• SynonymCorrea lawrenciana
• FamilyRutaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size2-8 m x 2-5 m
• Plant groupingShrubs 1.5-10 m
• LeavesElliptic to egg-shaped dark green leaves, velvety below, 1.5-12 cm x 1-4 cm.
• Flower colourCream to green
• Flowering timeJuly to November
• FlowersClusters of 1-3 long tubular flowers (locally) with narrow lobes on the calyx.
• Bird attractingGeneral - food and habitat
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist well drained mountain slopes on medium to heavy soil. Frost and snow tolerant. Partial sun to full shade.
• Garden useDense screen for cool moist areas. Can get large in ideal conditions.
• Commercially availableSpecialist Australian plant nursery
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

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