Buckinghamia celsissimaIvory 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 to 15 metres 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 to 15 metres
• Width6 to 8 metres
• 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 to 8 metres 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 stabilising 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.