Combretum kraussii | Forest bushwillow tree for sale | Bosvaderlandswilg

Forest bushwillow tolerates light frost and moderate drought. It is a deciduous tree and grows relatively fast. Leaves are glossy green and have a leathery touch. Sometimes Combretum kraussii’s new leaves have a whitish appearance. The tree exhibits striking red and red-brown autumn colors. Regrettably Combretum kraussii hybridizes with Combretum erythrophyllum and these hybrids are frequently found at retail nurseries. If you desire a “pure” Forest bushwillow, buy it from a reliable source. Combretum kraussii has a non-aggressive root system. It will grow reasonably well in a container.

Value to honeybees: Nectar, N0-3?;  Pollen, P0-2?;  Flowering months 8-12.   (See  blog-post "The bee-value of South Africa's trees" for an explanation of codes)