This shrub has upright spreading branches with rough bark and slender branches that form an open rounded habit. It has light-green needle-like leaves and the yellow tube-shaped flowers appear towards the end of the branches from summer to winter.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Persoonia linearisis naturally found in Australia growing in coastal regions and the adjoining tablelands from south-eastern Queensland to New South Wales and extending to Victoria in forests.

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile sandy to clay soil in an open sunny position and tolerating drought or frost.

The Narrow-leaf Geebung is grown for its foliage and habit. It is planted along borders in small and native gardens on the coast and in the mountains for screening or as a specimen. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for parks and commercial sites tolerating most conditions. ID 2521

Persoonia(per-SOO-nee-ah) linearis(lin-ee-AR-es)

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