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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 9–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate 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

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Strelitziaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (145)

Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — white flowers in the garden; the Giant White Bird of Paradise presents a robust silhouette, image 79
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — they are quite the spectacle when they appear; strelitzia nicolai blooms with white and blue, image 126
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — While it is relatively drought-tolerant once established, moderate watering supports optimal, image 48
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Strelitzia nicolai prefers warm environments and is hardy in USDA zones 10 to 11
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — The Giant White Bird of Paradise, or Strelitzia nicolai, is an imposing, tropical plant native to South
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — particularly suitable for large open spaces that allow for its full development.<br><br>Adorned, image 90
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 65
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — shrub / tree with white blooms
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — particularly suitable for large open spaces that allow for its full development.<br><br>Adorned, image 36
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Strelitzia nicolai blooms with white and blue petals that emerge from a purplish bract; while, image 123
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Though blooms are more rarely seen in cooler regions
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 97
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 feet or
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — This evergreen thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade; they are quite the spectacle
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — The Giant White Bird of Paradise, or Strelitzia nicolai, is an imposing, tropical plant native, image 87
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Its striking blue and white flowers resemble an exotic bird, offering a tropical flair; the leaves
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Strelitzia nicolai blooms with white and blue petals that emerge from a purplish bract; while, image 69
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — it is crucial to allow ample space for the plant to expand and reach maturity, image 104
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — While it is relatively drought-tolerant once established, moderate watering supports optimal, image 102
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — relaxed feel to the plant's visual presentation.<br><br>Characterized by its arresting inflorescence
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — they are quite the spectacle when they appear; strelitzia nicolai blooms with white and blue, image 72
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Strelitzia nicolai blooms with white and blue petals that emerge from a purplish bract; while, image 96
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — shrub / tree with white blooms; though blooms are more rarely seen in cooler regions
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
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