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Pandanus

Pandanus

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Pandanus (Red Edge, Baptistii, Tectorius)

Pandanus, those palm-like trees that bring back memories of sandy shores and tropical vibes. Their tall odd-shaped trunk with long aerial anchoring roots, show off striking multi-branched and distinct leaves in a dense canopy. Pandanus trees are a must-have for your tropical-inspired garden.

Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Minimal. Water regularly during dry periods.

Watering frequency: Water frequently to establish plant, then it only requires minimal drinks.
Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil. Tolerant of coastal conditions
Skill level: Suits Moderate Green thumb.
Growth rate: Moderate to fast growth.

Suitable for container gardens: Choose pot twice the size of the current pot.

 

Seasonality: Evergreen

Drought Tolerant: Yes
Frost Tolerant: Suits sub-tropical, warm temperate climate free from frost.
Wind Tolerant: Yes

Pandanus Utilis 'Red Edge’ - fast-growing variety 

Mature Height: 4-10metres
Mature Width: 2-4 metres

Leaf colour:  Red-edged, bright green, arching strap-like leaf with sharp spines along the edges.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No

Size of leaf: sword-like leaves that can grow up to 60cm

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Flower Fragrance: Yes.
Flower Season: Summer/Spring

Fruit: yellow cube-like fruit

‘Baptistii' - slow-growing and not frost-tolerant

Mature Height: 5-6 metres
Mature Width: 3-4 metres

Leaf colour: Green and gold
Leaf Variegation pattern: yes

Size of leaf: Long, strappy leaves with no thorns

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Fruit- Round with individual external segments similar to pineapple, without spikes. Edible


‘Tectorius' (screw pine) - Not frost-tolerant. Will tolerate light shade or half shade.

Mature Height: 12 metres
Mature Width: 5 metres

Leaf colour: Green
Leaf Variegation pattern: no

Size of leaf: Linear, grow to about 1m in length and 5-8cm wide. Leaves have short spines and grow from the branches in a screw-like fashion which explains the common name

Flower Colour: Creamy white

Flower Shape: The flowers occur in clusters surrounded by large bracts
Flower Fragrance: Yes
Flower Season: Plants may flower throughout the year, spring & summer

Fruit: The ripe segments of the fruit and the seeds can be roasted and eaten. Fruits are produced on female plants that are large pineapple-like, and when ripe yellow, red or orange segments contain the individual seeds.



 

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