Strelitzia nicolai

Tree Number: 34

SA Tree No. 34

This evergreen tree has striking foliage and its multi-stems form dense clumps. The large leaves can reach up to 2m in length but tear easily when exposed to the wind and end up looking like feathers. The flowers have white sepals with blue petals and consist of 5 purplish blue, boat-shape sheaths. The whole flower can reach 50cm in length and resembles the head of the bird, with a white crest and purple beak. The immature seeds are edible and tasty.

Family Name:

STRELITZIACEAE

Common Name:

Natal wild banana (Eng.); Natalse wildepiesang (Afr.)

Plant Height:

12 m

Flower Colour:

Blue White

Flowering Time:

October, November, December, January, February, March, April