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ID: 8DG-LXZ

ID: 8DG-LXZ

Lebensbaum

Persea americana

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Guatemala

12:24 - 31°C

My connections

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Who am I?

Date of birth

10/08/2019

Also known as

Lebensbaum

Name

Avocado

Tree

Avocado

Where am I located?

Flag of Guatemala

Country

Guatemala

Place of birth

Las Cruces

Coordinates

16° 39′ 32.3″ N
90° 31′ 40.73″ W

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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 Avocado 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:16° 39′ 32.3″ N
90° 31′ 40.73″ W

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

The Avocado tree is known for its fruit, which contains a rich source of energy and nutrients. The extracted oil is used in the cosmetics field for its antioxidant and revitalizing properties. Avocado leaves have excellent anti-scarring properties as well. Avocado is planted for fruit cultivation and the shade that it provides for other crops.

Meaning

Creativity

The Avocado has always been considered a fruit of fertility and creativity.

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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

- 250 kg

2019

0 kg

2029

-500 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.

Cosmetics

Cosmetics

Raw materials are extracted from its flowers, fruits and/or leaves to produce creams or powders.

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.

100%

Economic development

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

60%

CO₂ Absorption

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

60%

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.