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Common Correa

Correa reflexa, Rutaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

WirildaAcacia retinodes
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Blue Flax LilyDianella caerulea
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Alpine Mint BushProstanthera cuneata
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Bitou BushChrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata

Invasive Bitou Bush actively suppresses native shrubs through aggressive competition and allelopathy

Uses

Functions

Nectar ProductionWildlife HabitatErosion ControlOrnamental

Medicinal Uses

AntimicrobialSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Common Correa grow in?

Common Correa grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Common Correa?

Good companions for Common Correa include Wirilda, Blue Flax Lily, Alpine Mint Bush.

Design guilds with Common Correa and see companion relationships visually.

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