Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Combretaceae

Genus:

Combretum

Species:

Combretum erythrophyllum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, orange, burgundy

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from base after fire damage. Bark provides some protection to mature stems. Common in fire-prone savanna ecosystems.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily when fresh. Viability decreases with storage. Sow in warm conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI