Buckinghamia celsissima, the Ivory Curl Flower. Australian native that has been planted on many of the footpaths (sidewalks) around here by the council. Generally up to about ten feet high and about seven feet across. Masses of creamy flowers, rich, heavy scent (which upsets some people's allergies) especially in the mornings when I'm out for a walk.

Some grow about 25 feet high around here, and in ideal conditions in the wild they can grow to 70-80 feet.