Buckinghamia celsissima
Ivory Curl Tree
The Buckinghamia celsissima, commonly known as the Ivory Curl Tree, is a stunning Australian native tree admired for its spectacular, creamy-white flower clusters that resemble curling ribbons. Blooming from late summer to autumn, the fragrant flowers attract bees, birds, and butterflies, making it a perfect choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Growing up to 8–15 meters tall with a dense, rounded canopy, it is ideal as a feature tree, shade tree, or screening plant in a variety of landscapes.
Hardy and low-maintenance, the Ivory Curl Tree thrives in warm climates and adds year-round beauty with its lush, evergreen foliage.
Specifications
- Height8–15 meters
- Width6–8 meters
- Native toAustralia (Queensland rainforests)
- FoliageGlossy green, oval-shaped leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in subtropical, tropical, and warm temperate regions
Additional Features
- FlowersCreamy-white, fragrant, curling flower clusters; late summer to autumn
- FormUpright growth with a dense, rounded canopy
- UsesIdeal as a feature tree, shade tree, screening plant, or in streetscapes
- SpacingPlant 6–8 meters apart for mature canopy development
- Low MaintenanceMinimal pruning required; remove deadwood as needed
- Pest ResistanceHardy and generally pest-free
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in water-wise gardens once established
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees, birds, and butterflies
- Seasonal AppealYear-round greenery with seasonal floral displays
- Erosion ControlEffective for stabilizing soils on slopes or degraded areas
- VersatilityComplements native, contemporary, and formal garden styles
The Ivory Curl Tree is a resilient and versatile tree, perfect for adding shade, structure, and seasonal brilliance to gardens and landscapes.