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Albizia zimmermanii
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Malawi
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Date of birth
12/02/2022
Name
Albizia
Tree
Country
Malawi
Place of birth
Mangochi
Coordinates
14° 10′ 46.2″ S
34° 59′ 59.74″ E
The important moments in your tree's life.
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
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.
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
Nursery
Planted
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The important moments in your tree's life.
The Albizia belongs to the Mimosaceae family. The tree’s name pays homage to the Florentine naturalist, Filippo degli Albizi, who first introduced the plant in Europe in 1740 via Constantinople. It’s planted for its shade, as a windbreaker, and its soil fertilizing properties.
In Japan it is also called Nemunoki - "sleeping tree". Its leaves close at night and open again at dawn.
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2022
2032
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
During its life cycle, each tree will offset CO₂. The trees that you plant can offset your emissions.
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.