Russet Bush Willow Combretum heroense

• This is a semi deciduous tree, which grows upto 10m.
• The bark is rough and dark grey in colour, rough and longitudinally fissured.
• They can be found from Uganda and Kenya to Kwazulu-Natal.
• They prefer sandy loam soils.
• The tree produces flowers from September to March and fruits from January to June.
• Kudu, giraffe, elephant, steenbok, impala and Nyala all feed on the leaves.
• The wood is termite and woodborer proof and used as fence posts.
• Boiling the fruit may make tea and an infusion of the roots is used to treat stomach problems.
• This is a very tough and drought resistant tree and the wood is used to make high quality furniture.