Hala

Pandanus tectorius

Height: 10-15 feet, (30 feet max)
Spread: 20-40 feet
Light: full sun
Water: dry to medium with well-draining soil. Drought, brackish water, wind, salt spray, and heat tolerant
Landscape uses: As an accent plant in the landscape, provide shade, as a screen. Excellent erosion control in coastal zones.
Plant type, family and origin: A tree in the Pandanaceae family (Screw pine family) native to Hawaii