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Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' removePyrus 'Capital' Ornamental Pear remove
NameStrelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' removePyrus 'Capital' Ornamental Pear remove
ImageA Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' displays lush green leaves and a single orange bloom in a sunlit garden bed, surrounded by pink blossoms.A row of green trees in a park.
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Strelitzia reginae

Exotic blue and orange flowers in the shape of a bird give this plant its name, Bird of Paradise.

• Tropical looking broad round leaves • Looks great in pots, along fence lines and in poolside gardens • Tolerates drought, light frost and poor soils 

 

Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'

The most slender of the ornamental pears, it's no wonder this versatile tree is so popular!

• Spring blossoms on bare branches • Vibrant autumnal colours or red, orange and purple • Fits in narrow spaces, along fencelines & driveways

Can average 8-10m tall. Can be trimmed to keep at 6m if required.

For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet

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Bird of Paradise are native to South Africa, and are very hardy and can be grown in full sun to part shade. They get their name from their exotic blue/orange flowers that resemble the head of a colourful tropical bird.

Bird of Paradise have large, lush foliage and look great when used in rockeries and interplanted with yuccas and agaves. Great for creating a tropical feel in the garden.

We refer to these as "Flowering Bird of Paradise" or Strelitzia Bird of Paradise (a bit of a mouthful that comes from their botanical name) because there is another variety of Bird of Paradise called Giant Bird of Paradise. These have much bigger leaves, are taller growing, and are often planted together with Flowering Bird of Paradise to create a multi-layered, tropic garden effect even as far south as Melbourne.

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DimensionsN/A72 in
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Dimensions 72 in
Botanical Name

Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'

Other Common Names

Callery Pear, Capital Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear

Origin

China, Vietnam

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