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Strelitzia nicolai

Giant Bird of Paradise

The larger cousin of the Bird of Paradise, this plant does well in large courtyards on the east sides of building and under overhangs. This plant is more cold tolerant than a banana tree and produces large white flowers that look like bird heads.

  • Long gray-green leaves
  • Clump forming habit
  • Dark blue flowers with white and bluish tongued tips
  • Height: 12 - 20 ft
  • Spread: 10 - 15 ft
  • Category: Shrubs