This tree has greyish trunks with several branches that form a spreading crown and is supported by numerous aerial roots at the base. It has large bright green linear leaves and the flowers appear in a terminal cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Pandanus dubiusis naturally found from New Guinea to Indonesia and Malaysia growing on the coast around lagoons or inland along water courses in rainforest.

It grows in most well drained organic rich soils but will tolerate drier conditions with a slower growth rate. It prefers an open sunny position and tolerates drought and saline conditions but is frost tender.

This Screw Pine is grown for its tropical appearance and is planted in parks, beach settings and large gardens around ponds or along water courses and as a specimen tree. It establishing in 2 to 3 years and is long lived growing in coastal or inland regions. It is also used for its architectural aspect around buildings and may be grown in bright conservatories in cold climates for a tropical effect. ID 2992

Pandanus(păn-DAN-us) dubius(DOOB-ee-us)

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