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ID: 35R-DGL

ID: 35R-DGL

Umbrella Tree

Maesopsis eminii

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Kenya

21:37 - 19°C

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Who am I?

Date of birth

11/30/2015

Name

Umbrella Tree

Tree

Umbrella Tree

Where am I located?

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Country

Kenya

Place of birth

East Ugenya ward

Coordinates

0° 17′ 2.06″ N
34° 16′ 48.1″ E

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My Timeline

The important moments in your tree's life.

Seed

It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.

Nursery

Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.

Planted

We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.

Photo

Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!

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Nursery

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Here is a photo of some Umbrella Tree seedlings waiting to be transplanted into the ground. And who knows? Maybe I am among them!

Planted

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That's where I am:0° 17′ 2.06″ N
34° 16′ 48.1″ E

Photo

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And here I am in all my glory! The farmer who takes care of me took this picture of me after transplanting me.

Curiosity about me

The important moments in your tree's life.

Let's start with introductions

Also known as the "Umbrella tree", the Maesopsis eminii is a tree species originary from India and Africa. This tree can reach heights up to 15-25 m and has an open and spreading crown. During maturation, its fruits turn from green to yellow to purple-black. Its leaves are used as fodder. Usually grown as source of shade coffee tree plantations. Since this tree grows quickly, it is used for the regeneration of destroyed forest lands.

Meaning

Moodiness

The seeds of this magnificent tree sprout following the lunar cycles.

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How much CO2 I’ll absorb

My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*

Current absorption

- 630 kg

2015

0 kg

2025

-700 kg

* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.

How I am useful to local communities

My benefits

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Food Security

The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.

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Economic development

The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.

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CO₂ Absorption

During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.

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Environmental protection

The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.