Correa alba White Correa

$180.00

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

30cm/33cm: Enquire within for height guide information.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1m - 2m Approximately

Mature Width: 1m – 1.5m

Correa alba White Correa is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Correa alba White Correa

Correa alba, the White Correa, is a compact evergreen Australian native shrub known for its soft, felted grey-green leaves and abundant white star-shaped flowers. The velvety foliage gives it a distinctive texture, while the autumn-to-spring flowers attract native birds and pollinators.

White Correa grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a dense rounded shape. The compact habit makes it ideal for coastal gardens, native landscapes, low informal hedges, mass plantings, and understorey planting beneath taller feature trees, creating natural layering with subtle coastal charm.

White Correa thrives in full sun to part shade and is exceptionally tough, tolerating salt spray, drought, and light frost once established. It is very low maintenance, and a light prune after flowering encourages a neater shape and denser growth. It performs well right along the coast across NSW, VIC, SA and Tasmania.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Correa alba White Correa

How tall does White Correa grow?

Correa alba grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and 1-2 metres wide, forming a compact rounded shrub.

How fast does White Correa grow?

White Correa has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.

Is White Correa an Australian native?

Yes. Correa alba is an Australian native, naturally found along the coastlines of NSW, VIC, SA and Tasmania.

Is White Correa good for coastal gardens?

Yes. White Correa is one of the most salt-tolerant native shrubs available, thriving in exposed coastal gardens with sandy soils and salt spray.

When does White Correa flower?

White Correa produces small star-shaped white flowers through autumn and winter, providing nectar for native birds when little else is flowering.

Is White Correa suitable for low hedges?

Yes. The compact rounded habit makes White Correa a good choice for low informal hedges, borders, and coastal mass plantings.

How far apart should I plant White Correa for a hedge?

Plant 60-80cm apart for a low informal hedge, or 1 metre for individual feature spacing.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Correa alba White Correa works in an:

Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.

Is Correa alba White Correa Evergreen or Deciduous?

Correa alba White Correa is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1m - 2m Approximately

Mature Width: 1m – 1.5m

Correa alba White Correa is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Growth Rate of Correa alba White Correa

Correa alba White Correa is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Correa alba White Correa

Is Correa alba White Correa frost tolerant?

Correa alba White Correa is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Correa alba White Correa Flower?

Correa alba produces small star-shaped white flowers from autumn through winter. These crisp, waxy blooms sit against the silvery-green foliage, creating a subtle but elegant cool-season display that brightens coastal and native-style plantings.

Does Correa alba White Correa flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Winter
Autumn

Flower Type:

Bell-shaped

Flower Colour:

White

Is Correa alba White Correa an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Correa alba White Correa is Native to Coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia, where it grows naturally on sand dunes, headlands, and coastal heath.

What is the Wildlife Value of Correa alba White Correa ?

Its nectar-rich winter flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies, providing an important food source when few other plants are blooming. The dense evergreen foliage also offers shelter for small birds and supports insects that contribute to a biodiverse garden ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Correa alba White Correa need?

Correa alba White Correa will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Correa alba performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained ground unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the plant matures and develops outstanding drought resilience.

Is Correa alba White Correa Drought Tolerant?

Is Correa alba White Correa Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established Correa alba develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in dry, coastal and exposed environments, maintaining its compact, rounded form with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Correa alba White Correa

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Correa alba White Correa

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Correa alba White Correa is expected to grow Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year.

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Correa alba White Correa

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, this is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Correa alba White Correa in Different Soil

Correa alba performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Correa alba suitable for pots?
Yes, it thrives in large containers with well-draining soil.

How often does it flower?
It blooms from autumn to spring, with sporadic flowers throughout the year in mild climates.

Does it require regular pruning?
Light pruning after flowering will help maintain shape and promote bushy growth.

Is it drought-tolerant?
Yes, once established, it requires minimal watering.

Can it handle coastal conditions?
Yes, it is highly tolerant of salt spray and coastal winds, making it ideal for beachside gardens.