Combretum kraussii

Forest bushwillow

This treehouse-friendly tree will attract birds, bees and butterflies to your garden.

Description

A fast-growing wind tolerating tree that is suitable for any garden size and will make the most attractive feature tree in your garden landscape. Often used as a screening plant or shade tree.

During the Autumn and Winter months, this tree changes from bright red to purple.

Tolerates temperatures as low as -5°C
Estimated height: 5-10m
Estimated width: 4-8m
Drought-resistant
Non-edible fruit

Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Combretum kraussii
Common Name	Forest bushwillow
Also Known As	Bosvaderlandswilg
SA Tree No	540
Tree Type	Semi-Deciduous
Attracts	Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features	Shade Tree, Screening, Treehouse Friendly, Fodder Tree
Flowering Season	Spring, Summer
Focal	No
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Hardy
Fruiting Season	Winter, Autumn
Growth Rate	Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	Yes
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH	5 – 8
Root System	Not Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Clay
Suitable Garden Size	Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Aloes & Trees

Size	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable