AVERAGE SIZE (H) x (W): 12m x 7m
FLOWERING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
FRUITING TIME: J F M A M J J A S O N D
A small deciduous tree or shrub with a dark grey and furrowed bark. The leaves go through several colour changes with the seasons. Fresh young leaves are green in spring and become streaked with white at the beginning of summer. They return to green in mid-summer, turn red in autumn and fall in winter. The mature leaves are dark glossy green above and silvery-white below. The creamy-white folwers appear with new leaves. The 4-winged fruit becomes russet-red when mature.
GARDEN THEMES:Bushveld, forest, woodland
LANDSCAPING USES:
An attractive garden subject that attracts birds.
Hi Stella
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
Combretum kraussii naturally occurs in forests, so your tree may actually be in a suitable position. If it’s healthy, no need to move it. The slow growth could merely be because it is still establishing its roots. You could perhaps give it a boost with the application of an organic fertiliser and some compost.
Flourish!
Glenice
Hi, I see these trees prefer full sun, yet are found in forest and woodland . I had one planted in a semi shade area in my KZN coastal garden -about 2 kms from the Indian Ocean, amongst established and new trees of various ages and sizes ( currently receives merely some half day sun- more when surrounding deciduous trees lose their leaves, but these are mostly evergreen or only semi deciduous and faster growing than the Combretum). My question is, should I transplant this tree to another site or would this be enough sun? The tree was planted in 2016 and is doing well but growth is much slower than expected.
Many thanks and kind regards
Stella Richter
Hi Imelda
Thanks for visiting Plantbook.
You’ll need to plant Combretum kraussii at least 3 metres from any structure to avoid damage at a later stage.
In the Western Cape, your best source is probably the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Flourish!
Glenice
I live in Moorreesburg, in Western Cape. Very low winter rainfall and extremely hot summer temperatures.
I do not have much gardening space, but need trees for shade. What is the root structure? I hope not invading.
Is this tree obtainable in major nurseries >?