{"product_id":"buckinghamia-celsissima-ivory-curl-tree","title":"Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuckinghamia celsissima\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow tall does Buckinghamia celsissima grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBuckinghamia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Buckinghamia celsissima flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBuckinghamia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere should I plant Buckinghamia celsissima?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBuckinghamia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Buckinghamia celsissima attract wildlife?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Buckinghamia celsissima frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBuckinghamia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Buckinghamia celsissima drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow fast does Buckinghamia celsissima grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eBuckinghamia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Buckinghamia celsissima suitable as a street tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"40cm","offer_id":46619204419783,"sku":"BUCCEL40","price":230.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46619204518087,"sku":"BUCCEL100","price":610.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":46619204550855,"sku":"BUCCEL200","price":1210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":46619204583623,"sku":"BUCCEL400","price":3630.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":46619204616391,"sku":"BUCCEL1000","price":6050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Buckinghamiacelsissima-200L.png?v=1780541078","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/buckinghamia-celsissima-ivory-curl-tree","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}