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)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Textured
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Spring Valley, California

Charleston, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Charleston, SC | November 2007 | positive

I started a small plant in a protected area of my yard, the plant was about 5 inches tall and is now about 2 feet I am going to give it l...Read More

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| February 2004 | positive

An Australian native found in coastal Far North Queensland where there is medium to heavy, moist soil. Is used as a streetscape tree and ...Read More

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