This shrub to small tree forms a single trunk with terminal light green foliage that is lanced-shaped stiff and tapering. The white cup-shaped flowers appear in branched sprays during summer and is not a feature of the plant.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Richea pandanifoliais naturally found in Tasmania Australia growing in moist sheltered positions. It prefers a moderately fertile well drained sandy to clay loam with reliable moisture in a sunny protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Pandani is grown for its foliage and is planted in small or native gardens as a specimen. It is also planted in patio pots and planter boxes and establishes in 2 to 3 years and is long lived. This plant may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialised nursery. ID 1228

Richea(REE-shee-a) pandanifolia (pan-dan-ee-FOL-ee-ah)

Epacridaceae(ee-PAK-rid-AY-see-ee)