This shrub has spreading reddish woody stems that form a low bushy habit. It has small oblong light to dark green leaves and the small yellow flowers appear solitary in spring and are followed by berry-like fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Persoonia oxycoccoidesis naturally found in Australia growing on the Blue Mountains of Sydney in open woodlands. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile soil in an open sunny position and tolerates drought or high temperatures and frost.

Nodding Geebung is a prostrate shrub that is grown for its flowers and growth habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a tall ground cover or as a specimen in borders. It is also grown in rockeries and containers establishing in 3 to 4 years. It is suitable for mountain or coastal regions requiring little maintenance.ID 1975

Persoonia(per-SOO-nee-ah) oxycoccoides(oks-see-kok-OY-deez)

Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family