This small shrub has upright spreading woody branches that form an open habit. It has a small dull-green rounded leathery leaves and the yellow tube-shaped flowers appear in clusters towards the end of the branches in during autumn.
Hardiness zones 8 to 10
Persoonia myrtilloidesis naturally found in Australia from the New South Wales to Victoria and south-east Queensland growing in hilly inland regions. It prefers an open sunny position on light to medium well-drained moderately fertile soils and is drought and frost tolerant.
The Myrtle Geebung is grown for its flowers and bushy habit. It is planted in native gardens along borders as a specimen or used in bushland settings. It is suitable for inland regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. ID 2618
Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.
Persoonia(per-SOO-nee-ah) myrtilloides(mer-till-OY-deez)
Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Protea Family