Combretum erythrophyllum

River Bushwillow (e), Riviervaderlandswilg (a), umBondwe (z), Modibo (s)

S.A. No.536

Type

Size

Characteristics

Flowers

Position

Tree

5-10m metres

Very hardy, deciduous.

White puffball,

fragrant

Sun or semi shade

Very hardy, fast growing, deciduous, drought resistant, medium to large tree with yellow to red autumn colours. It has whitish puffball fragrant flowers from Sept. to Nov. followed by four-winged seeds. The flowers attract both birds and insects. This stately tree makes a wonderful avenue tree with its lovely shape and beautiful bark or plant as a single specimen shade tree. Plant in sun or semi-shade.

Size up to 12m : Size in Gauteng up to 5 to 10m