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Giant White Bird Of Paradise

Strelitzia Nicolai

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Overview

The Giant White Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia nicolai, towers gracefully at 15-30 ft with large, paddle-shaped leaves that reach up to 8 ft long. Its striking blue and white flowers resemble an exotic bird, offering a tropical flair. This evergreen thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Hardy in zones 9-11, it requires space to accommodate its spread of 6-10 ft, making it an impressive focal point.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Its grand stature can reach a height of up to 20 feet or more, with a spread of 6 to 10 feet

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
12–25 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Family
Strelitziaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (126)

Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Though blooms are more rarely seen in cooler regions; this makes the plant a striking focal, image 125
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — resembling the head of an exotic bird; paddle-shaped leaves that reach up to 8 ft long, image 124
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — relaxed feel to the plant's visual presentation.<br><br>Characterized by its arresting, image 122
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — They split from wind and environmental stress; its grand stature can reach a height of up to 20, image 121
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — with a bluish-green hue and a glossy finish that contribute to its lush; shrub / tree for full, image 120
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — The leaves themselves can grow to an impressive 5 to 8 feet in length and 2 to 3 feet in width, image 119

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