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Combretum kraussii

Combretum kraussii
Combretum kraussii
Forest bushwillow
Tree
Combretum krausii is one of our most beautiful small trees and it truly deserves a spot in any forest, grassland or savanna garden. Protect it from frost when young and it will reward you with visual interest right through the year.

Combretum kraussii is a fast growing,  deciduous to semi-deciduous, small tree with glossy dark green leaves that turn vivid red and purple in autumn. Flowers are small, white, sweetly scented puffballs that attract both birds and insects . This tree has a neat shape and is one of our most decorative trees

It occurs in evergreen forest, wooded valleys and open woodlands; also on rocky hillsides and mountain grassland.

The Forest Bushwillow deserves a spot in any grassland, savanna or forest garden. It prefers a mild to warm climate and once established it is reasonably frost and drought resistant. Protect from frost when young.

It’s beautiful autumn colour persist on the tree all winter adding a splash of colour. It is truly a tree for all seasons.

It tolerates shade well and can be grown in a large container on a patio. Trim to keep a neat shape.

Propagation is from seed sown at a depth of 3-5 mm in a well-drained medium. Protect seedlings from too much moisture – check that the soil drains well. Shelter seedlings from severe heat and cold for at least the first year.

Bosvaderlandswilg
Hardy
Sun
Moderate
Deciduous
Fast
Spring
White
Upright
Loam
7m
KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo
Forest
Yes

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