Pandanus tectorius – Screw Pine
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- Pandanus tectorius – pandanus palm
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- Pandanus tectorius – pandanus palm
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- Pandanus tectorius – pandanus palm
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
| Family: | Pandanaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Pandanus tectorius |
| Common Name: | Pandanus Palm |
| Other Common Names: | Screw Pine |
| Plant Type: | Small tree, Large shrub |
| Height: | 4 ~ 12 metres |
| Width: | 3 ~ 5 metres |
| 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 |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Division |
| Frost Tolerance: | Not frost tolerant |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Edible, Pollution tolerant |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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