Buckinghamia - The ivory Curl Flower!

The Ivory Curl is a beautiful feature tree often seen in the backyards and found in undisturbed bushland in its native area. According to the Australian Native Plants Society, the tree is named after Richard Greenville, the Duke of Buckingham. You can pllant these beauties in mulched soil and keep them happy with plenty of sun and water. Cuttings will grow faster than seeds, and with less risk of failure. As mature trees, they need less water and are marvellously drought-resistant, and they do not generally require pruning.

Ivory curls can grow up to 7 meters in height, although different climates may reduce its growth, causing it to reach shorter heights. It takes about 3 to 5 years to reach maturity for flowering. The tree has a skinny grey trunk, with the branches forming a rounded shape at the top. The leaves are longish and dark green, with tips that can vary in colour throughout the year from silver to red. But the crowning glory of this tree is its magnificent, profuse ivory/pale yellow cylindrical flowers. These are so plentiful in number and clustering that they can appear to beautifully overwhelm the tree. Bees 🐝, honey eaters and insectivorous birds are attracted to this tree.

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