Pandanus- the Aussie palm tree

Done some sketches of pandanus trees around the resort, which

got me thinking about how they manage to evoke a tropical feel

despite these trees dry and 'cactus like' appearance. No Australian

beach or beach house would be complete without one of these 

majestic plants. They are such an interesting tree to sketch and

 paint, with all the arching branches and unruly leaves, I will never 

grow tiered of this Australian coastal icon. 

Art by Kelli Mac. Beach Pandanus, acrylic on canvas. via here

Image

Vintage sketch via here

edible fruit 

Pandanus ripened fruit fallen from the tree 

Aborigines have woven the fibres from the Pandanus tree 

for thousands of years. via here

Sculpture by Fiona Hall. Pandanus, Aluminium, tin. via here