Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree

Buckinghamia celsissima, or the Ivory Curl Tree, is an ornamental native tree with dark glossy leaves and an abundance of racemes of creamy white, sweetly scented saccate flowers clustered at the ends of the branches appearing in autumn. It makes a stunning feature plant, suited to street planting and large gardens. Prune as desired to promote dense growth and flowering. Fertilise with a slow-release native fertiliser in spring.

Soil: Moist well-drained soils with added organic matter.
Conditions: Full sun to semi-shade. Originally from the tropical rainforests of eastern Queensland they are surprisingly adaptable and will grow in areas with light frosts, provided they are in a sheltered position.
Size: Height 30m in rainforest conditions (much shorter 5 - 10 metres in cooler climates and domestic settings) x 4m W.