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Large-Fruited Bushwillow (Combretum zeyheri)

Combretum zeyheri, the Large-Fruited Bushwillow, is a large shrub or small tree from southern Africa, noted for its distinctive winged fruits.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate, reduce in winter

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy conditions.

Temperature

Warm to moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Prefers sun, tolerates some shade.

Water

Moderate, reduce in winter

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy conditions.

Temperature

Warm to moderate

Tolerates heat well.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring

Balanced, slow-release.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Flowering, Fruit, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-10 m

Spread

2-5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1.5-2 cm

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Synonyms
Combretum antunesii Engl. & Diels
Combretum bragae Engl.
Combretum calocarpum Gilg ex Suess.
Combretum dilembense De Wild.
Combretum glandulosum F.Hoffm.
Combretum lopolense Engl. & Diels
Combretum megalocarpum Brenan
Combretum oblongum F.Hoffm.
Combretum odontopetalum Engl. & Diels
Combretum platycarpum Engl. & Diels
Combretum sankisiense De Wild.
Combretum sinuatipetalum De Wild.
Combretum teuszii Engl. & Diels
Combretum tinctorum Welw. ex M.A.Lawson
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyCombretaceae
  • genusCombretum
  • speciesCombretum zeyheri
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Additional Care Tips

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