Specimen & Shade · Africa
Strelitzia Nicolai
Standard · Giant White Bird of Paradise
Sourced from South Africa · 5 years in the making · 4 m at selection.
Dramatic banana-like leaves, white bird-shaped flowers.
Indicative acquisition
$400
Botanical identity
- Botanical name
- Strelitzia Nicolai
- Common name
- Giant White Bird of Paradise
- Family
- Strelitziaceae
- Genus
- Strelitzia
- Size tier
- Standard
Dimensions
- Height
- 4 m
- Crown spread
- 2 m
- Age at selection
- 5 years
Provenance & culture
- Origin
- South Africa
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Water need
- Medium
- Sun exposure
- Full/Partial
- Root system
- Fleshy rhizome
- Maintenance
- Low
Dimensions and age are recorded at the point of selection and are characteristic of the tier; each living specimen varies. Placement, irrigation and establishment are confirmed on technical review.
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