Growing Persoonia pinifolia

WA Scene | December 1, 2022 | 0 Comments

Persoonia pinifolia which has the common name Geebung but is also known as pine-leaved geebung, mambara or Australian Christmas Tree because it commences flowering around Christmas time has “pine tree” like leaves is part of the Proteaceae family.

It is most commonly found in the Sydney region of NSW and is distinguished by its pine or needle like foliage.

If you have ever wondered how to grow Geebung then look no further. Geebung are relatively straightforward to grow, but there are a few tricks to growing Persoonia pinifolia in Australia. Get these right and you will be laughing.

How big can Persoonia pinifolia grow?

Persoonia pinifolia can grow to a height between 2 ~ 5 metres and grow to a width of 1 ~ 4 metre. Make sure that you have the right amount of space for your Persoonia pinifolia in your chosen planting location.

What colour flowers do Persoonia pinifolia have?

Persoonia pinifolia Geebung have wonderful flowers which can be yellow. Geebung will flower during summer, autumn.

Where should you plant Persoonia pinifolia?

Geebung thrive in a sunny, light shade, half shade location and are perfect for planting in a coastal garden. They thrive in the following climate zones sub-tropical, warm temperate, cool temperate.

Geebung can be planted in a variety of soil types such as sandy, loamy, sandy loam. They can handle a variety of Ph level including acid. Geebung likes it’s soil soil moisture levels to be well-drained.”

Are Persoonia pinifolia perennial?

Yes, Persoonia pinifolia are perennial. A perennial plant is a plant that lives more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials.

Are Persoonia pinifolia frost tolerant?

Yes, Persoonia pinifolia tolerates light frost.

How to propagate Persoonia pinifolia

The best way to propagate Persoonia pinifolia is by seed or cutting.

What are Persoonia pinifolia used for?

Persoonia pinifolia can be used as a hedge, feature plant, screen. Other special uses for Persoonia pinifolia include being used edible. Geebung are great at attracting wildlife such as seed eating birds, mammals.