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Pandanus tectorius

Botanical Name
Pandanus tectorius
Common Names
Syn Pandanus baptistii, Pandanus Palm, Gold Striped Screwpine,
A tropical, native, ornamental 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.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pandanus tectorius Syn Pandanus baptistii, Pandanus Palm, Gold Striped Screwpine,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Tufting

Description:
A tropical, native, ornamental 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 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained