Buckinghamia celsissima – Ivory Curl Tree

Buckinghamia celsissima - ivory-curl tree
Buckinghamia celsissima - ivory-curl tree
Buckinghamia celsissima - ivory-curl tree

This is a stunning plant in cultivation where it grows into a spectacular flowering medium to large shrub or small tree. In the wild in the rainforests of north Queensland it can grow into a small to medium sized tree but it rarely grows beyond shrub dimensions in cultivation, particularly in cooler climates such as Melbourne. It flowers in autumn, with the long creamy flowerheads often completely hiding the dark green glossy foliage. It makes a wonderful feature plant and should be trimmed back behind the spent flowers.

Family : Proteaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 4

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Street tree, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Buckinghamia celsissima

Common Name : Ivory Curl Tree

Height : 25

Flower Color : White, Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects