Pandanus utilis ‘Red Edged Pandanus’ is a dramatic architectural plant that brings strong structure and coastal character to landscapes. Forming a stout trunk with spiralled, sword-like leaves edged in reddish tones, it creates a bold focal point in tropical and subtropical gardens. Highly tolerant of wind, salt, and heat once established, this pandanus is well suited to coastal plantings, large feature positions, or open spaces where its form can be fully appreciated.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy and coastal soils
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, when young; best suited to open ground as it matures
Mature Height: 3-6 m
Mature Width: 3–5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost only
Wind Tolerant: Yes, including coastal exposure
Leaf colour: Green with red to burgundy margins
Leaf Variegation pattern: Marginal red edging
Size of leaf: Long, narrow, rigid leaves up to 1.5–2 m long
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Shape: Rounded clusters (rarely seen in cultivated plants)
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Summer (in ideal conditions)
Pandanus utilis ‘Red Edged Pandanus’ is a dramatic architectural plant that brings strong structure and coastal character to landscapes. Forming a stout trunk with spiralled, sword-like leaves edged in reddish tones, it creates a bold focal point in tropical and subtropical gardens. Highly tolerant of wind, salt, and heat once established, this pandanus is well suited to coastal plantings, large feature positions, or open spaces where its form can be fully appreciated.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once established
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy and coastal soils
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, when young; best suited to open ground as it matures
Mature Height: 3-6 m
Mature Width: 3–5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost only
Wind Tolerant: Yes, including coastal exposure
Leaf colour: Green with red to burgundy margins
Leaf Variegation pattern: Marginal red edging
Size of leaf: Long, narrow, rigid leaves up to 1.5–2 m long
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Shape: Rounded clusters (rarely seen in cultivated plants)
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Summer (in ideal conditions)
