Lance Leaf Geebung, Lance-leaved Geebung
Persoonia lanceolata
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A medium sized shrub. It grows 1-2.5 m high and spreads 0.6-3 m wide. Young growth is yellowish-green with white hairs. The leaves are 3-10 cm long by 0.5-2 cm wide. They are a broad sword shape and can be spoon shape. They are alternate and fairly crowded. They are pale green. The flowers are 1 cm across and yellow. They are in leafy clusters. The fruit are fleshy with one stone. They are 1 cm long by 0.8 cm wide. They are green.
There are about 90 Persoonia species. They grow in Australia. Many have fruit which are edible.
Where it is found
They grow in warm temperate locations from near sea level to mountain ranges. They grow on sandstone and in dry forest. They need well drained acid soils. It can tolerate some frost and dry periods. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Britain, Europe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings of very young growth.