Botanical Name: Combretum erythrophyllum
Common Name: River Bushwillow

 

Use: Outdoors
Indigenous/Exotic : Indigenous
Evergreen/Deciduous : Deciduous
Plant Type : Tree
Flower Colour : White to green yellow
Foliage Colour : Green
Best Season : Spring to Autumn
Light : Sun
Hardiness : Hardy
Attributes : Water wise, attracts butterflies &
birds, autumn
Height (m) : 12
Spread (m) : 10
    
Notes: Genus of about 250 species. Occurs naturally along riverbanks. Medium to large spreading tree with a smooth, multi-stemmed or low-branching growth habit and a dense spreading crown. Fast growing. Can grow one metre or more in a year if given good soil and sufficient water. Drought resistant. Ideal in cold areas since it tolerates the heaviest frost. Makes a wonderful avenue tree. The leaves are a soft green when young turning to a more glossy green as they mature. The vibrant Autumn colours change from yellow to red. The delicately scented, puff-ball flowers are short lived and attract birds and insects. The 4-winged pink fruits appear in late Autumn and persist for many months. Propagate easily from seed and young plants are fast-growing.