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Russet Bush-Willow tree

Afrikaans name: Kierieklapper
Russet Bush-Willow tree

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.

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