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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) — shrub / tree with white blooms; though blooms are more rarely seen in cooler regions, image 107
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — typically in the late winter or spring.<br><br>This species thrives in full sun to partial shade, image 73
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Moreover, due to its size, consider the plant's shading impact on the surrounding flora
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — Strelitzia nicolai prefers warm environments and is hardy in USDA zones 10 to 11; resembling, image 76
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
Giant White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai) — requiring well-drained soil conditions; its striking blue and white flowers resemble an exotic, image 74
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Strelitzia Nicolai
Strelitzia Nicolai
Strelitzia Nicolai
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Strelitzia Nicolai
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Strelitzia Nicolai
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