Combretum erythrophyllum | River bushwillow trees for sale | Riviervaderlandswilg

River bush-willow is very hardy. It tolerates severe frost and drought.  Combretum erythrophyllum  is deciduous and may exhibit beautiful autumn colors (pending weather and climatic conditions).  River bush-willow is a large tree with an aggressive root system.  The tree is not a good specimen to plant in a pot and is therefore not recommended for small gardens. Combretum erythrophyllum is often planted along street pavements and to provide shade for parking lots. It is a "no-nonsense" plant-and-forget species.

Value to honeybees: Nectar, N0-3;  Pollen, P0-3;  Flowering months 9-2, (10-11).   (See  blog-post "The bee-value of South Africa's trees" for an explanation of codes)

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