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Russet Bush-Willow tree
Afrikaans name: Kierieklapper
Photo © Steven Herbert
Combretum hereroense
The Russet Bush-Willow is a smallish tree that grows to a height of 8 metres.
This tree is often found near water courses or low-lying areas.
It gets a reddish-brown fruit that has four wings.
The wood of the Russet Bush-Willow is strong and is used for struts in mines.
References and further reading
A site-by-site guide to trees in the Kruger National Park - Author: Marissa Greeff - Year Published: 2017 - Page: 176Field Guide to the Trees of the Kruger National Park - Author: Piet van Wyk - Year Published: 2008 - Page: 172
Sappi Tree Spotting: Lowveld - Author: Jacana - Year Published: 1997 - Page: 258