Common Screw Pine

Pandanus utilis, Pandanaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mexican Barbasco YamDioscorea floribunda

Physical SupportWind Protection

BelembeXanthosoma brasiliense

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Coastal Beach PeaVigna marina

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Five-leaf Morning GloryMerremia quinquefolia

Physical SupportPollinator Sharing

Alexandrian LaurelCalophyllum inophyllum

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Cohune PalmAttalea cohune

Large palms may produce allelopathic root exudates that inhibit other monocot growth patterns

Uses

Functions

Coastal WindbreakErosion ControlMulti-Purpose Tree

Edible Parts

FruitYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Leaf Extracts For Wounds

Common Questions

What zones does Common Screw Pine grow in?

Common Screw Pine grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Common Screw Pine?

Good companions for Common Screw Pine include Mexican Barbasco Yam, Belembe, Coastal Beach Pea, Five-leaf Morning Glory, Alexandrian Laurel.

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