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Combretumconstrictum

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Genus
Combretum (kom-BREE-tum)
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Species
constrictum (kon-STRIK-tum)
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Synonym
Combretum bussei
Combretum constrictum var. tomentellum
Combretum infundibuliforme
Poivrea constricta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Pierce, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Mulberry, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Freeport, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant which is native to tropical Africa. Its native habitats include tidal and seasonal swamps, riverine woodlands...Read More

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