This small shrub is sparsely branched with cylindrical trunks that terminate in rosettes of variegated lanced-shaped leaves. The fragrant male flowers appear during summer and the female appear on a different plant.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Pandanus veitchiiis naturally found in the Pacific Islands growing in well-drained sandy soils that are moist and moderately fertile and is drought and frost tender but salt spray tolerant.

Screw Pine is grown for its foliage and is planted in coastal tropical gardens or around water features. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is used when young as a container plant for indoors or in a patio or courtyard. The foliage is also used in floral arrangements and the plant is suitable for rainforest gardens. ID 1800

Note:
With age this plant forms an open habit with few branches and may be supported by aerial roots that reach the ground.

Pandanus(păn-DAN-us) veitchii(VEECH-ee-eye)

Pandanaceae (PAN-dan-AY-see-ee)