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The Leadwood Tree (Combretum imberbe) is a large deciduous tree native to the savannas and woodlands of Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, KwaZulu-Natal, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Leadwood Tree (Latin: Combretum imberbe, family Combretaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Leadwood Tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Leadwood Tree is a member of the Combretaceae family native to ANG, BOT, CPV, NAT, MLW, and MOZ. Leadwood Tree thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Leadwood Tree grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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