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Combretum erythrophyllum

by Johan Wentzel

Combretum erythrophyllum
Common Name
River bushwillow
Plant Type
Tree
Combretum erythrophyllum is a fast growing tree with yellow to red autumn colours. . It has whitish puffball fragrant flowers that is followed by four-winged seeds.This stately tree is a wonderful avenue tree with its lovely shape and beautiful bark
Plant Description

is a fast growing tree with yellow to red autumn colours. It has whitish puffball fragrant flowers that is followed by four-winged seeds. The flowers attract both birds and insects.

Combretum erythrophyllum is a stately tree and a wonderful avenue tree with its lovely shape and beautiful bark. It can also be planted as a single specimen shade tree.

Combretum erythrophyllum can become quite large and the root system is extensive.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Vaderlandswilg
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Cream
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
7m
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Savannah, Riverine
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
  • Combretum erythrophyllum

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