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Coastal Correa

Correa Backhouseana

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Overview

The Tasmanian Fuchsia (Correa backhouseana) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, thriving in U.S. hardiness zones 7-9. It typically reaches 3-6 feet in height and width, showcasing bell-shaped, creamy-yellow to green blooms against dark green leaves from fall to winter. This low-maintenance plant prefers well-drained soils and partial to full shade, offering a textured background or an accent in woodland gardens. Attracts hummingbirds and tolerates coastal conditions.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — The Tasmanian Fuchsia (Correa backhouseana) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, thriving in U.S
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — It typically reaches 3-6 feet in height and widthCoastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — creamy-yellow to green blooms against dark green leaves from fall to winterCoastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — This low-maintenance plant prefers well-drained soils and partial to full shadeCoastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — offering a textured background or an accent in woodland gardensCoastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — Attracts hummingbirds and tolerates coastal conditionsCoastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — scientifically known as Correa backhouseana+5

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Rutaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — The Tasmanian Fuchsia (Correa backhouseana) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia, thriving in U.S
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — It typically reaches 3-6 feet in height and width
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — creamy-yellow to green blooms against dark green leaves from fall to winter
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — This low-maintenance plant prefers well-drained soils and partial to full shade
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — offering a textured background or an accent in woodland gardens
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — Attracts hummingbirds and tolerates coastal conditions
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — scientifically known as Correa backhouseana
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — is an evergreen shrub native to Australia
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — glossy green with a slightly furry texture
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — roughly 1 to 3 inches long
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — This plant typically reaches a height of 2 to 6.5 feet and can spread equally wide
Coastal Correa (Correa Backhouseana) — particularly flourishing in Tasmania's cool and shaded environments

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