Giant Tropical Bird of Paradise pet-friendly and Peoria yards

and Peoria yards

Its natural color and texture are effective in concealing dirt and debris

Backfill with native soil only — agaves prefer lean

then growth accelerates dramatically

Warm soil plus cooling air give 6 to 8 months of root growth before next summer

Giant Tropical Bird of Paradise pet-friendly and Peoria yardsPhoenix's Most Dramatic Tropical Statement Giant Bird of Paradise Tree Giant Tropical Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) is the most architecturally striking tropical accent plant available in Phoenix a towering multi stemmed beauty with enormous paddle shaped leaves that creates instant resort style drama in any landscape. Unlike the smaller orange Bird of Paradise, this giant species grows into a true tree form specimen with a woody trunk,