ID: W44-MKR
ID: W44-MKR
Erio
Eriobotrya japonica
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Kenya
15:27 - 19°C
My connections
My ID card
Who am I?
Date of birth
09/27/2019
Also known as
Erio
Name
The Japanese Medlar
Tree
The Japanese Medlar
Where am I located?
Country
Kenya
Place of birth
Kisii County
Coordinates
0° 46′ 6.82″ S
34° 54′ 16.89″ 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
Planted
34° 54′ 16.89″ E
Photo
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.
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 50 kg
2019
0 kg
2029
-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
Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.
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.