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ID: LLK-NLP

ID: LLK-NLP

Shiranui

Eriobotrya japonica

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Kenya

03:44 - 12°C

My connections

My ID card

Who am I?

Date of birth

04/15/2021

Also known as

Shiranui

Name

Japanese Medlar

Tree

Japanese Medlar

Where am I located?

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Country

Kenya

Place of birth

Nyamira County

Coordinates

0° 42′ 59.49″ S
34° 52′ 2.48″ 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!

My Gallery

Nursery

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Here is a photo of some Japanese Medlar 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° 42′ 59.49″ S
34° 52′ 2.48″ 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

A medium-sized evergreen tree, the Loquat tree can grow up to 8-9 meters tall. It has a very thick crown, made of large, thick and compact leaves. Its fruits, with their sweet and juicy flesh, have a dark yellow peel when fully ripe.

Meaning

Joy

When the Loquat blossoms, its broad foliage is dotted with beautiful white flowers with a sweet and intense aroma. The same sweetness and intensity that is present in its fruits when they are ripe. A true joy for the senses.

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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

- 30 kg

2021

0 kg

2031

-100 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

Consumption and sales

Consumption and sales

Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.

My benefits

90%

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.

90%

Economic development

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

40%

CO₂ Absorption

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

30%

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.