Buckinghamia Species, Ivory Curl Tree
Buckinghamiacelsissima

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Buckinghamia (buk-ing-HAM-ee-uh)
Species: celsissima (sel-SIS-sih-muh)

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting