Velvety Geebung
Persoonia subvelutina
Family: Proteaceae
What it is like
A tall shrub. It grows 2-6 m high and spreads 1.5-3.5 m wide. The young growth is velvety. The bark is smooth and grey. The leaves are 3-7 cm long by 0.6-1.5 cm wide. They are narrowly oval or spoon shaped. They are alternate and can be crowded. They are deep green above and paler underneath. The edges of the leaves curve back. The flowers are 1.4 cm across and yellow. The fruit are 1.2 cm long by 1.2 cm wide. They are hairy.
There are about 90 Persoonia species. They grow in Australia. Many have fruit which are edible.
Where it is found
It grows in subalpine woodland in temperate places in Australia. They suit cool regions with freely draining acid soil. They do best in shaded sites.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
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.