Pandanus utilis (Madagascar Screwpine, Screwpine, Pandanus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pandanaceae |
| Genus | Pandanus |
| Species | utilis |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the tropical islands of Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion and the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold protection under glass |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1.1-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30-50 |
| Height | 1.5-5 m |
| Spread | 1.8 - 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Habitat | Found in coastal regions. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The pale brown trunk is smooth and multi-branched. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are arranged in a spiral and grow in clusters of 3. They are broad at the base and grow up to 2 metres long. |
| Fruit Description | The dome-shaped fruit is 10-15 cm in diameter. |
Photographs
Pandanus utilis, form.
Pandanus utilis, form. In a private garden in Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America.