Hala   Pandanus tectorius

Family: Pandanaceae

Description:  Hala trees are an attractive tree for coastal or low elevation plantings.  Up to 20 feet tall with a branched main trunk, long narrow leaves, and prop roots.  The leaves (lauhala) have been used for weaving and most varieties have spines though some may be spineless or variegated.  This tree is relatively slow growing, very hardy, salt tolerant and likes sandy soils and wet feet. Native throughout the Pacific this tree is is beautiful specimen or shade tree though the leaf litter can be an issue.  We grow hala from seed or large cuttings and care must be taken to stake newly planted trees.

(4 year old tree with prop roots)

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