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Combretum krausii

Glossy dark Green leaves that turn vivid red and purple in Autumn.

Plant Type:

General Size: small

Flowering Time: spring

Flowering Colour: green

Specifications: deciduous | fast growing | sun | townhouse gardens

Description

This is a medium to large tree that is mostly evergreen but can be deciduous or semi-deciduous. The beautifully decorative leaves turn bright red to purple in winter, dropping just before flowering, which starts around August and continues through to November. The mature leaves are silvery white below and glossy green above. The green flowers open in spring. It is reasonably drought resistant and cold resistant and is fast growing. The young stems are pliable and used in basket-making. The wood is tough and yellowish in colour but the sawdust can cause a skin irritation. The root is used medicinally as anti diuretics, lotions for eye infections, as well as an antiseptic. It stimulates the appetite and strengthens the spinal column. Root powder is put into wounds to encourage healing. Plant it 5 meters from buildings and pools.