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Persoonia longifolia - Snottygobble (Geebung)
A tall, resilient shrub with ornamental appeal and tasty bush food fruits.

Quick Facts

• Height: Reaches 4–5 meters in ideal conditions.
• Flowers: Bright yellow blooms during summer, adding vibrant colour to the landscape.
• Fruit: Yellow-green, blueberry-sized fruits ripen in autumn (June to September).
• Soil: Prefers gravelly loam, clay loam, or sandy gravel.
• Climate: Thrives in temperatures ranging from -5°C to 40°C; frost and heat tolerant.
• Origin: Native to Southwest Australia, found within 70 km of the coast between Albany and Perth, growing in jarrah, karri, marri, and tingle forests.

Why Grow Persoonia longifolia?

The Snottygobble (or Geebung) is a versatile and hardy shrub, perfect for Australian landscapes. Its striking yellow flowers, tasty fruits, and adaptability to various climates make it a valuable addition to gardens, restoration projects, and the cut-flower industry. With its graceful, weeping form, it offers both beauty and function, enhancing biodiversity and aesthetics.

Bush Food Note

The fruits of Persoonia longifolia are a traditional bush food enjoyed by the Noongar people:

• Edible Fruit: Ripens in autumn and falls from June to September.
• Taste: Sweet, cotton wool-like pulp can be chewed off the hard stone as a snack.
• Preparation: In some regions, fruits were roasted, crushed, and stored in paperbark for later use.

How to Grow

1. Sowing Instructions:

   • Best sown in late winter to early spring.
   • Requires pre-treatment with warm stratification followed by cold stratification to break dormancy.

2. Position:

   • Plant in a sunny to partially shaded location.
   • Suitable for well-drained soils, including gravelly loam or sandy gravel.

3. Care Tips:

   • Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature.
   • Minimal pruning required; shape as desired to encourage healthy growth.
   • Protect young plants from extreme frost or prolonged heat until established.

Uses in Your Garden

• Ornamental Value: Showy yellow flowers and weeping foliage add elegance to native landscapes.
• Bush Food Garden: Fruits are a delicious and unique addition to edible gardens.
• Erosion Control: Thrives in gravelly soils, helping to stabilise degraded areas.
• Cut Flower Trade: Valued for its durability and graceful appearance.

Germination Tips

• Timeframe: Germination is slow and challenging due to the hard woody seed coat.
• Pre-Treatment: Combine warm and cold stratification cycles to break dormancy.
• Wet-Dry Cycles: Mimic natural summer conditions with alternating wet and dry periods.
• Patience Required: Germination may take several months, but persistence pays off with this rewarding plant.

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Grow a piece of Australia’s natural heritage with Persoonia longifolia. Its stunning flowers, tasty fruits, and hardy nature make it a standout choice for native gardens and bush food enthusiasts.

Order your Snottygobble seeds today and enjoy this unique and versatile shrub!