Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pandanus pedunculatus Coastal Screwpine,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Clumping, Tufting, Upright
Description:
A tropical, native, ornamental small tree that adds structure and architecture to the landscape. Naturally occurring along the coastal dunes of eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales. It can develop into a showy trunked plant on maturity with vibrant green arching strap like foliage with sharp spines along the margins. The roots and fruit also add to the structural features. Requires a warm tropical climate.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Pandanaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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