Combretum kraussii, the forest bushwillow, is a medium-sized to large tree[3] in the family Combretaceae.

[2][4] It is found in eastern South Africa, Eswatini and southern Mozambique, in the vicinity of forests.

[5] The specific name commemorates Dr. F. Krauss who undertook a collecting trip to South Africa from 1838 to 1840.

These forest trees become conspicuous in late spring, when the fresh leaves turn to a pale, almost white colour, before returning to green by mid-summer.

[6] In winter the foliage turns partially red or purple, which is shed just before flowering starts.