Terminalia sericea is a species of deciduous tree of the genus Terminalia that is native to southern Africa. Its common names include clusterleaf, [1] silver cluster-leaf or silver terminalia in English, vaalboom in Afrikaans and mususu in Venda.

Silver cluster-leaf is a deciduous tree of the Combretaceae family that occurs in tropical and sub-tropical regions and on the plateau. They grow almost invariably on sandy soil and may be dominant in open woodlands. In the areas where they occur they often colonize open areas such as cutlines and fire breaks or areas opened by timber harvesting.

2024年3月21日 · Standing tall amidst the sun-baked bush of southern Africa, the silver clusterleaf tree, aptly named Terminalia sericea, paints a striking picture. Cloaked in shimmering silver foliage, it offers more than just aesthetic appeal, but also serves as …

The silver cluster-leaf is the key identifying feature of seeplines. These are water-saturated bands of veld that run along the contours of slopes. Underground water moving down the slope hits an impermeable layer (bedrock or dense clay) and is forced to the surface to form a seepline.

The Silver Cluster-leaf (Terminalia sericea) is a deciduous tree native to southern Africa, thriving from Tanzania to South Africa. It grows up to 23 meters in height, with bluish-green leaves covered in fine silvery hairs.

2022年5月29日 · The Silver Cluster-leaf is a medium sized deciduous tree, usually not higher than 9m but occasionally growing up to 23m, that grows on sandy soils in open woodland habitats. Silver Cluster-leafs will colonize open areas, forming dense thickets. Even in mature mixed woodland it can be a dominant tree.

2020年10月15日 · Terminalia sericea is a small to medium, deciduous tree, with reddish-brown branches, and leaves crowded at the ends of the branches – the name “terminalia”, meaning ‘boundary,’ refers to this crowding. The leaves are often covered in silvery hairs – the English names refer to this.

Terminalia sericea is drought resistant, frost tolerant to a certain extent and favours well drained sandy soils. Although the silver cluster leaf is regarded a slow grower, it can grow much faster when regularly watered. When planted for shade in the garden, it must be at least 3m away from buildings or paved areas.

Silver cluster-leaf. Origin: Southern Africa. Uses in landscape design: This tree is suitable for gardens in warmer areas in South Africa. Indigenous gadening (South Africa) Drought tolerance: High. Maintenance: With regular watering, it grows much faster in gardens than is usual in nature. Fruit: This tree bears decorative pink-brown fruits ...

The silver cluster-leaf (Terminalia sericea) is an indigenous tree that grows in Namibia and several other countries in Africa. Common names include Muhonono (Lozi), Muanja (Sifwe), Mushosho (Mbukushu), Mugoro (Rukwangali), Omuseasetu (Herero) and Omugolo (Oshiwambo). Distribution The silver cluster-leaf is wide-spread and common in the sandy