Correa alba White Correa

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Size: 14cm

14cm 30cm/33cm 30cm/33cm - Ball Form

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 1m to 2m (natural form; ball held by clipping)

Mature Width: 1m to 2m (natural form; ball held by clipping)

Correa alba White Correa is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

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 grown for its soft felted grey-green leaves and small white star-shaped flowers. The velvety foliage gives it a texture nothing else quite matches, and the flowers arrive through autumn and winter when almost nothing else is out.

It forms a dense rounded shrub around 1 to 2 metres tall and wide. That habit suits low informal hedges, borders, mass planting and underplanting beneath taller trees, and it takes clipping well enough to hold a formal shape.

It is one of the most salt-tolerant shrubs in the trade. It grows naturally on exposed headlands and dunes from New South Wales through Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, so salt-laden wind, sand and low fertility are its ordinary conditions rather than a stretch. Add drought and light frost tolerance and it becomes the obvious choice for a beachfront garden where Buxus and Lilly Pilly burn off.

Natural form and topiary balls

We carry Correa alba in two forms. The natural form is supplied unshaped, for hedging, borders and mass planting. The Ball Form is the same plant trained and clipped into a formal sphere over several seasons, arriving as a finished piece.

The ball is worth knowing about. Genuinely salt-tolerant formal topiary is rare, so a clipped native ball solves a problem that Buxus cannot in a coastal garden. Two light clips a year hold the shape. Because it is a native it also sits comfortably in a naturalistic planting, which a box ball never quite does.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Correa alba White Correa

What is Correa alba?

An Australian native evergreen shrub in the citrus family, Rutaceae, commonly called White Correa. It grows naturally on coastal headlands and dunes across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. It is grown for its soft felted grey-green foliage and small white star-shaped flowers.

How big does it grow?

Around 1 to 2 metres tall and wide as a natural rounded shrub, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. As a clipped ball it stays at whatever size you trim it to, typically held between 50 and 80 centimetres across.

What is the difference between the natural form and the Ball Form?

Same plant, different training. The natural form is supplied unshaped, for hedging, borders, mass planting or an informal rounded shrub. The Ball Form is grown on and clipped over several seasons into a formal sphere, and arrives finished rather than as something you shape yourself. Buy the natural form for a hedge or a shrub, the ball for instant formal structure.

Why choose a Correa ball over a Buxus ball?

Salt and drought. Buxus wants moisture and shelter and burns in exposed coastal positions. Correa alba comes off the headlands and handles salt-laden wind, sand and dry spells without flinching. The foliage is grey-green rather than dark glossy green, and it flowers, which Buxus does not usefully. For a formal shape in a beachfront or estuary garden, it is the better plant.

When does it flower?

Small white star-shaped flowers appear through autumn and winter into spring, heaviest over the cooler months. That timing matters, as it provides nectar for honeyeaters and native bees when little else is in bloom. On clipped balls, time the trim for after the main flush so you do not remove the display.

How salt and coastal tolerant is it?

Exceptionally. It is among the most salt-tolerant native shrubs available and grows naturally on exposed cliffs and dunes. Sandy free-draining soil and salt spray are its normal conditions. Drainage matters far more to it than soil richness.

How far apart should I plant it for a hedge?

60 to 80 centimetres apart for a low informal hedge, or 1 metre apart for mass planting where each plant keeps its own rounded shape. Balls repeated down a path sit well at 1 to 1.5 metres apart.

Is it suitable for pots?

Yes, and the Ball Form in a container suits an entrance, courtyard or balcony particularly well. Use a pot at least 40 centimetres across with free-draining mix, and never let it stand in a saucer of water.

How do I care for it?

Water through the first two summers, then only in prolonged dry spells. Feed once in spring with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser, as correas belong to the citrus family and resent high-phosphorus blends. Trim lightly after flowering for a natural shrub, or twice a year taking only soft new growth to hold a ball.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Shrubs
Screening or Privacy
Underplanting
Driveway Border
Council or Civic Landscapes
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

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 to 2m (natural form; ball held by clipping)

Mature Width: 1m to 2m (natural form; ball held by clipping)

Correa alba White Correa is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Growth Rate of Correa alba White Correa

Correa alba White Correa is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

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
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Correa alba grows in almost any free-draining soil, including coastal sand and poor low-fertility ground, and prefers a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Drainage matters far more than richness. Avoid persistently wet or compacted soil, and use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser, as correas are in the citrus family and react badly to high-phosphorus blends.

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

Low informal hedge: 60 to 80 cm apart for a continuous line.

Mass planting: 1 metre apart so each plant keeps its rounded shape.

Ball Form repeated down a path: 1 to 1.5 metres apart, or paired either side of an entry.

Pots: Standalone in a 40 cm or larger free-draining container.

Correa alba White Correa is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Correa alba White Correa

Watering: Water deeply through the first two summers to establish. After that, only in prolonged dry spells.

Pruning, natural form: Light trim after flowering to keep the shape dense. It takes clipping well if you want a tighter hedge line.

Pruning, Ball Form: Clip lightly twice a year, in early spring and again in late summer, taking only soft new growth so the outline stays sharp.

Fertilising: A slow-release low-phosphorus native blend in early spring. Correas are in the citrus family and react badly to standard high-phosphorus garden fertiliser.

Mulching: A coarse mulch over the root zone, kept clear of the stems.

Pest and disease: Very hardy. Occasional scale or caterpillar in warm humid conditions is all to watch for.

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

What is the difference between the natural form and the Ball Form?
Same plant, different training. The natural form is supplied unshaped for hedging, borders and mass planting. The Ball Form is clipped over several seasons into a formal sphere and arrives finished.

How big does it grow?
1 to 2 metres tall and wide as a natural shrub. A ball stays at whatever size you clip it to.

When does it flower?
Autumn through winter into spring, when little else is in bloom.

Is it suitable for coastal gardens?
Yes. It is one of the most salt-tolerant native shrubs available and grows naturally on exposed headlands and dunes.

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

Does it suit pots?
Yes, particularly the Ball Form. Use a free-draining mix and never let the pot stand in water.