Most loved for its dramatic cream curled flower spikes that cascade through summer and autumn, drawing honeyeaters and lorikeets into the garden – one of the most distinctive flowering displays of any Australian native tree.
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Buckinghamia celsissima, commonly known as the Ivory Curl Tree, is a striking Australian native evergreen tree valued for its dramatic cream curled flower spikes that cascade through summer and autumn. Native to the Atherton Tablelands rainforest in tropical north Queensland, it has become one of the most reliable and ornamentally rewarding feature trees for warm climate gardens.
It performs best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil, tolerating coastal exposure, periods of drought and warm humid conditions once established. The glossy dark green foliage provides year-round structure, while the dense fragrant flower display attracts honeyeaters, lorikeets and other nectar-feeding birds in significant numbers.
As a feature, street and shade tree in subtropical, coastal and warm temperate gardens, in avenue plantings, screens and large residential blocks, Buckinghamia celsissima brings architectural presence, native wildlife value and one of the most distinctive flowering displays of any Australian tree.
About Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree
Buckinghamia celsissima generally reaches 8 to 12 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide in cultivation, forming a dense rounded canopy. In its native rainforest habitat it can grow considerably taller, but garden specimens remain in this manageable feature-tree range.
Buckinghamia celsissima flowers through summer and autumn, producing long cream curled flower spikes that drape elegantly from the canopy. The display can last six to eight weeks at peak and provides one of the most distinctive flowering shows of any Australian native tree.
Buckinghamia celsissima grows best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. It suits subtropical, coastal and warm temperate gardens, performing well as a street tree, feature tree, avenue planting or shade tree. Avoid heavy frost-prone inland sites, particularly in the first few years.
Yes. The cream flower spikes of Buckinghamia celsissima are highly attractive to honeyeaters, lorikeets and other nectar-feeding birds, along with native bees and butterflies. The dense evergreen canopy also provides shelter and nesting habitat for small native birds.
Buckinghamia celsissima handles light frost once well established but is frost-sensitive in its first few years. In cooler districts, plant in a sheltered position protected from direct frost, and consider light frost cover through early winters until the tree is fully established.
Yes. Once established, Buckinghamia celsissima is highly drought tolerant and performs reliably through warm dry periods with deep, occasional watering. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering to develop the deep root system that supports this drought hardiness.
Buckinghamia celsissima has a slow to medium growth rate, typically adding 30 to 60 centimetres per year through its main growth phase. The slow growth produces a strong, dense, well-branched tree with reliable form, making it an excellent long-term feature for streets and gardens.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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Buckinghamia celsissima, commonly known as the Ivory Curl Tree, is a striking Australian native evergreen tree valued for its dramatic cream curled flower spikes that cascade through summer and autumn. Native to the Atherton Tablelands rainforest in tropical north Queensland, it has become one of the most reliable and ornamentally rewarding feature trees for warm climate gardens.
It performs best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil, tolerating coastal exposure, periods of drought and warm humid conditions once established. The glossy dark green foliage provides year-round structure, while the dense fragrant flower display attracts honeyeaters, lorikeets and other nectar-feeding birds in significant numbers.
As a feature, street and shade tree in subtropical, coastal and warm temperate gardens, in avenue plantings, screens and large residential blocks, Buckinghamia celsissima brings architectural presence, native wildlife value and one of the most distinctive flowering displays of any Australian tree.
About Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree
Buckinghamia celsissima generally reaches 8 to 12 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide in cultivation, forming a dense rounded canopy. In its native rainforest habitat it can grow considerably taller, but garden specimens remain in this manageable feature-tree range.
Buckinghamia celsissima flowers through summer and autumn, producing long cream curled flower spikes that drape elegantly from the canopy. The display can last six to eight weeks at peak and provides one of the most distinctive flowering shows of any Australian native tree.
Buckinghamia celsissima grows best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. It suits subtropical, coastal and warm temperate gardens, performing well as a street tree, feature tree, avenue planting or shade tree. Avoid heavy frost-prone inland sites, particularly in the first few years.
Yes. The cream flower spikes of Buckinghamia celsissima are highly attractive to honeyeaters, lorikeets and other nectar-feeding birds, along with native bees and butterflies. The dense evergreen canopy also provides shelter and nesting habitat for small native birds.
Buckinghamia celsissima handles light frost once well established but is frost-sensitive in its first few years. In cooler districts, plant in a sheltered position protected from direct frost, and consider light frost cover through early winters until the tree is fully established.
Yes. Once established, Buckinghamia celsissima is highly drought tolerant and performs reliably through warm dry periods with deep, occasional watering. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering to develop the deep root system that supports this drought hardiness.
Buckinghamia celsissima has a slow to medium growth rate, typically adding 30 to 60 centimetres per year through its main growth phase. The slow growth produces a strong, dense, well-branched tree with reliable form, making it an excellent long-term feature for streets and gardens.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year.
Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree works in an:
Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 8m to 12m
Mature Width: 4m to 6m
Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year.
Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year.
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Is Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree frost tolerant?
Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Buckinghamia celsissima produces dramatic cream curled flower spikes through summer and autumn, draping elegantly from the canopy for six to eight weeks at peak. The display is one of the most distinctive of any Australian native tree and draws nectar-feeding birds and native bees in significant numbers.
Does Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree flower?
Flowering Period:
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Flower Colour:
Cream
Yes
Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree is Native to Native to the Atherton Tablelands rainforest in tropical north Queensland, where Buckinghamia celsissima grows naturally as an emergent rainforest tree.
Buckinghamia celsissima is highly attractive to honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees and butterflies through its summer and autumn flowering period. The dense evergreen canopy also provides shelter and nesting habitat for small native birds, making it a high-value addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree will thrive best in:
Buckinghamia celsissima performs best in free-draining sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, reflecting its rainforest origins. It tolerates a range of soil types provided drainage remains excellent. Heavy clay or persistently wet conditions should be avoided unless drainage is significantly improved. Keep soil moist during establishment, then water deeply and occasionally as the tree matures.
Is Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree Drought tolerant?
As a young tree Buckinghamia celsissima benefits from regular watering to develop the deep root system that supports its long-term performance. Once established it shows excellent drought tolerance and performs reliably through warm, dry periods with deep, occasional watering, maintaining its dense evergreen canopy and flowering display.
Buckinghamia celsissima generally reaches 8 to 12 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide in cultivation, forming a dense rounded canopy. In its native rainforest habitat it can grow considerably taller, but garden specimens remain in this manageable feature-tree range.
Buckinghamia celsissima flowers through summer and autumn, producing long cream curled flower spikes that drape elegantly from the canopy. The display can last six to eight weeks at peak and provides one of the most distinctive flowering shows of any Australian native tree.
Buckinghamia celsissima grows best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. It suits subtropical, coastal and warm temperate gardens, performing well as a street tree, feature tree, avenue planting or shade tree. Avoid heavy frost-prone inland sites, particularly in the first few years.
Yes. The cream flower spikes of Buckinghamia celsissima are highly attractive to honeyeaters, lorikeets and other nectar-feeding birds, along with native bees and butterflies. The dense evergreen canopy also provides shelter and nesting habitat for small native birds.
Buckinghamia celsissima handles light frost once well established but is frost-sensitive in its first few years. In cooler districts, plant in a sheltered position protected from direct frost, and consider light frost cover through early winters until the tree is fully established.
Yes. Once established, Buckinghamia celsissima is highly drought tolerant and performs reliably through warm dry periods with deep, occasional watering. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering to develop the deep root system that supports this drought hardiness.
Buckinghamia celsissima has a slow to medium growth rate, typically adding 30 to 60 centimetres per year through its main growth phase. The slow growth produces a strong, dense, well-branched tree with reliable form, making it an excellent long-term feature for streets and gardens.
Yes. Buckinghamia celsissima is one of the most popular street trees in subtropical and warm temperate Australia, valued for its manageable mature size, non-invasive root system, dense shade canopy, low litter and dramatic seasonal flowering. It performs reliably in council and civic plantings across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Approx. 1.4m – 1.7m
Approx. 2.0m – 2.4m
Approx. 1.6m – 2.4m
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Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
About Star Jasmine Balls
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
About Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
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Buckinghamia celsissima, commonly known as the Ivory Curl Tree, is a striking Australian native evergreen tree valued for its dramatic cream curled flower spikes that cascade through summer and autumn. Native to the Atherton Tablelands rainforest in tropical north Queensland, it has become one of the most reliable and ornamentally rewarding feature trees for warm climate gardens.
It performs best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil, tolerating coastal exposure, periods of drought and warm humid conditions once established. The glossy dark green foliage provides year-round structure, while the dense fragrant flower display attracts honeyeaters, lorikeets and other nectar-feeding birds in significant numbers.
As a feature, street and shade tree in subtropical, coastal and warm temperate gardens, in avenue plantings, screens and large residential blocks, Buckinghamia celsissima brings architectural presence, native wildlife value and one of the most distinctive flowering displays of any Australian tree.
About Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree
Buckinghamia celsissima generally reaches 8 to 12 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide in cultivation, forming a dense rounded canopy. In its native rainforest habitat it can grow considerably taller, but garden specimens remain in this manageable feature-tree range.
Buckinghamia celsissima flowers through summer and autumn, producing long cream curled flower spikes that drape elegantly from the canopy. The display can last six to eight weeks at peak and provides one of the most distinctive flowering shows of any Australian native tree.
Buckinghamia celsissima grows best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. It suits subtropical, coastal and warm temperate gardens, performing well as a street tree, feature tree, avenue planting or shade tree. Avoid heavy frost-prone inland sites, particularly in the first few years.
Yes. The cream flower spikes of Buckinghamia celsissima are highly attractive to honeyeaters, lorikeets and other nectar-feeding birds, along with native bees and butterflies. The dense evergreen canopy also provides shelter and nesting habitat for small native birds.
Buckinghamia celsissima handles light frost once well established but is frost-sensitive in its first few years. In cooler districts, plant in a sheltered position protected from direct frost, and consider light frost cover through early winters until the tree is fully established.
Yes. Once established, Buckinghamia celsissima is highly drought tolerant and performs reliably through warm dry periods with deep, occasional watering. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering to develop the deep root system that supports this drought hardiness.
Buckinghamia celsissima has a slow to medium growth rate, typically adding 30 to 60 centimetres per year through its main growth phase. The slow growth produces a strong, dense, well-branched tree with reliable form, making it an excellent long-term feature for streets and gardens.
