Leadwood tree

Afrikaans name: Loodhout

Leadwood tree

Photo © Steven Herbert

Combretum imberbe

The Leadwood tree is found from KwaZulu-Natal to Tanzania. This tree enjoys a protected status in South Africa.

It can reach a height of 20 metres. It is estimated that a Leadwood tree can live for 1000 years.

The wood is used for making fine furniture as well as railway sleepers.

The name of the Leadwood tree refers to the heavy weight of the wood.

Leaves of the Leadwood tree

Photo © Steven Herbert

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References and further reading

A Field Guide to the Trees of Southern Africa - Author: E. Palmer - Year Published: 1983 - Page: 262

A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Year Published: 2017 - Page: 168

Everyone's Guide to Trees of South Africa - Author: Keith, Paul and Meg Coates Palgrave - Year Published: 1989 - Page: 82

Field Guide to the Trees of the Kruger National Park - Author: Piet van Wyk - Year Published: 2008 - Page: 173

Kruger - Portrait of a National Park - Author: David Paynter with Wilf Nussey - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 28

Pocket Guide - Trees of Southern Africa - Author: Piet van Wyk - Year Published: 2013 - Page: 100

Sappi Tree Spotting: Lowveld - Author: Jacana - Year Published: 1997 - Page: 100

The Complete Field Guide to Trees of Natal, Zululand and Transkei - Author: Elsa Pooley - Year Published: 1994 - Page: 358

Trees of Southern Africa - 3rd edition - Author: Keith Coates Palgrave - Year Published: 2002 - Page: 803