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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
Photographer/s: Marilyn Bull ©

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