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RE: Buckinghamia - The ivory Curl Flower.

in #buckinghamia7 years ago (edited)

Ivory curl trees tick all the boxes as they’re fast growing and easy to care for with spectacular flowers that attract birds. What more could you want? Well they also happen to be an Australian native! Now you’ve just got to get one 🙂

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Botanically they are called Buckinghamia celsissima but ivory curl tree is just a bit easier on the tongue. This common name perfectly describes their curled ivory coloured flowers which appear from late summer through into autumn. They are produced on the ends of branches and are full of nectar which attracts birds and bees alike.

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Ivory curl trees have a lovely dense umbrella shape, with attractive glossy green foliage. New growth often has a pinkish red tinge which provides interest even when not in flower. They are perfect as a feature tree or mass planted for privacy.

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Originally from the tropical rainforests of eastern Queensland they are surprisingly adaptable and will even grow in areas with light frosts provided they are in a sheltered position. Trees usually develop into a nice shape naturally with little pruning required. Pruning can be done to restrict their height if necessary and spent flower heads can be trimmed off if they bother you.

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Ivory curl trees seldom suffer from pests and diseases but occasionally scale, aphids and mites may attack. Control with a couple of sprays of eco-oil.

Photos collected from Google