Combretum kraussii

Forest bushwillow

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

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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 Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

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.