A really tough, ornamental and useful plant for tropical to sub tropical areas, it grows from a large shrub to small tree size. Native from North Queensland to mid NSW, it also grows on many Pacific islands, where the fruit and leaves are edible, and the fibrous foliage is used for weaving and thatching. The fruit is high in beta-carotene and can be roasted or eaten raw, and the leaves are added to jams and curries.
Growing on most soil types, it is highly wind and salt resistant, though not frost tolerant. Best in full sun, but will also grow in part shade. It has male and female flowers, and only females will produce fruit. It puts down interesting looking aerial stilt roots to help the plant to anchor itself. It can grow quite tall and wide so it is not recommended to plant this near buildings, paths, drains etc
Pandanus tectorius – Screw Pine
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Pandanus Palm
Scientific Name - Pandanus tectorius
Family - Pandanaceae
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Minimum Height - 4
Maximum Height - 12
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 5
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Division
Frost Tolerance - Not frost tolerant
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Edible, Pollution tolerant
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