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Pandanusvandermeerschii

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Genus

Pandanus (PAN-dan-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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timrann

| January 2010 | neutral

Pandanus vandermeerschii is endemic to Mauritius and has green-grey leaves. Leaves are smaller compared to P.utilis . Fruits are round ...Read More

palmbob

Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

Nice looking exaggerated spirals like P utilis. This species is endemic to Rodriques Island, one of the Mauritius Islands. No idea how hardy it is.

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