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.

Scientific Name: Buckinghamia celsissima
Family: Proteaceae
Common Name: Ivory Curl Tree
Plant Type: Small tree, Large tree
Height: 8 ~ 25 metres
Width: 1 ~ 4 metre
Flower Colour: White, Cream
Flowering Time: Summer
Ph Level: Acid, Neutral
Soil Type: Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment: Low maintenance garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone: Sub-tropical, Warm temperate
Light: Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit: Evergreen, Dense foliage
Soil Moisture: Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method: Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Layering
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage: Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Wow factor
Special Uses: Street tree, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife: Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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