Buckinghamia celsissima (Ivory curl tree)

Other names: Ivory curl flower

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Clay
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. In growth, feed monthly & water freely, sparingly in winter. May need restrictive pruning under glass. In frost-free areas, grow in moist but well-drained or well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or light shade. Tolerates short periods of drought once established. Mature height tends to be smaller under cultivation.

Suggested uses

Sub-Tropical, City, Wallside and trellises, Indoor, Conservatory, Specimen tree, Wildlife, Hedging/Screens

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11, Zone 12

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Rounded

Native to

Northeastern Australia

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

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