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Combretum heroense

by Johan Wentzel

Combretum heroense
Common Name
Russet bushwillow
Plant Type
Tree
Combretum heroense has beautiful wavy edged foliage that is a lovely olive-green colour in summer and then turns purple in autumn. Protect from frost when young.
Plant Description

Combretum heroense has beautiful wavy edged foliage that is a lovely olive-green colour in summer and then turns purple in autumn. It bears clusters of attractive rusty coloured, small, four winged fruits.

Combretum heroense is a beautiful tree for small spaces that can tolerate quite harsh conditions and also attracts wildlife to the garden. Protect from frost when young.

Afrikaanse Naam
Kierieklapper
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Cream
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
3m
Region
Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Bushveld
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
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