Strelitzia nicholi
Giant Bird of Paradise
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Large |
Mature Height & Spread | 10-30' x 10-30' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | White |
Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Special Features | Coastal Conditions |
Container Sizes | #1, #5, #7, #15, 24" Box, 36" Box |
Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
Sunset Garden Zones | 22-24 |
Plant Type | Perennial, Shrub |
Clumping tree like plant growing up to 30 foot tall with dramatic foliage similar to banana leaves. Flowers resemble a crested bird head in tones of white purplish gray and navy blue. Can withstand temperatures to 28* F. Needs heat to thrive and bloom well intermittently throughout the year.