Pandanus utilis
RED-EDGED SCREW PINE
Pandanaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: Indian Ocean Islands

Other Botanical Names: Hasskarlia globosa, Marquartia globosa, Pandanus distichus, P. elegantissimus, P. flabelliformis, P. maritimus, P. nudus, P. odoratissimus [illegit.], P. sativus, P. vacqua, Vinsonia consanguinea, V. macrostigma, V. media, V. propinqua, V. stephanocarpa, V. striata, V. thouarsii, V. utilis

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Pandanus utilis
RED-EDGED SCREW PINE
Pandanaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind
6m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-grey

Ornamental Fruit: green & orange large

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary, dry style & coastal designs

Uses: barrier, large planter, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Dangers to touch: leaves, spiny leaves






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