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Bird-of-paradise Tree
Strelitzia alba

Strelitziaceae

Single trunk up to 18 feet long; leaves are large (4 feet x 2 feet) with a deeply cut petiole; bracts are deep purple.

Plant Form or Habit: arborial

Plant Use: large foliage

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: white

Blooming Period: spring summer

Height: 18 feet

Width: 10 feet

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: high medium

Water Requirements: medium

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