About Correa baeuerlenii F.Muell.
Correa baeuerlenii F.Muell., commonly known as chef's-hat correa, is a dense, rounded shrub that usually grows to a height of 2.5 metres (8 feet 2 inches). Its stems are covered in rust-coloured hairs. The leaves are narrow egg-shaped to egg-shaped or elliptical, between 22–65 mm (0.87–2.56 in) long and 10–22 mm (0.39–0.87 in) wide, and are more or less glabrous. Flowers are usually borne singly on short side branches, growing on a pendulous pedicel that is 8–10 mm (0.31–0.39 in) long. The calyx is cylindrical, around 7 mm (0.28 in) long, with a dilated base 9–13 mm (0.35–0.51 in) in diameter. The corolla is greenish yellow and tubular, 20–28 mm (0.79–1.10 in) long, with four triangular lobes about 4 mm (0.16 in) long. Eight stamens extend beyond the tip of the corolla. Flowering occurs sporadically throughout the year, with a peak flowering period in spring. The fruit grows up to 9 mm (0.35 in) long, and is surrounded by the remains of the corolla. This species grows in forested areas from Bega northwards to the Clyde River district, with established populations located in Biamanga, Deua and Mimosa Rocks National Parks. In horticulture, Correa baeuerlenii can be grown as a container plant or used for screening. Its flowers attract birds, and its flowering branches can be cut for indoor floral arrangements. The species prefers moist, well-drained soils, and requires some shade, so it is well-suited for planting under trees.
