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ID: 3LM-3GZ

ID: 3LM-3GZ

Water Pear

Syzygium guineense

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Kenya

14:51 - 19°C

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Who am I?

Date of birth

02/14/2020

Name

Water Pear

Tree

Water Pear

Where am I located?

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Country

Kenya

Place of birth

Embu

Coordinates

0° 20′ 52.18″ S
37° 27′ 4.17″ 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.

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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 Water Pear 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° 20′ 52.18″ S
37° 27′ 4.17″ 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

An evergreen tree able to adapt to different environmental contexts and thus grow to very variable dimensions, ranging from a scarce meter to a height of 30 meters. Its fruits are a source of food and also used for medicinal purposes, but it's often cultivated also for its beauty and for its wide shading crown.

Meaning

Polyvalence

Given its great ability to take different forms and adapt to different conditions, the Water Pear is found in a wide range of habitats. It occupies the widest range of habitats of any African plant

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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

- 80 kg

2020

0 kg

2030

-200 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

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

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

Medicine

Medicine

Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.

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.

My benefits

80%

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.

60%

Economic development

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

50%

CO₂ Absorption

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

20%

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.