Combretum molle
Velvet bushwillow / Fluweelboswilg
Combretum molle
Velvet Bushwillow (e), Fluweelboswilg (a), umBondwe (z)
SA No 537
|
Type |
Size |
Characteristics |
Flowers |
Position |
|
Tree |
3 to 6m |
Hardy, deciduous. |
Greenish yellow, fragrant |
Sun |
Hardy, deciduous, drought resistant, small tree that likes dry rocky places. It has large, velvety leaves that are almost quilted. Fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers are borne from Sept. to Nov. and are followed by 4 winged fruit. The almost black stem is rough and fissured. As with most Combretum sp. it attracts a host of wildlife to the garden. It also has extensive medicinal properties.
Size 4 to 8m : Size in Gauteng 3 to 6m
