ID: 6YN-567
Leucaena leucocephala
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Kenya
15:41 - 21°C
Date of birth
11/15/2018
Name
Leucaena
Tree
Country
Kenya
Place of birth
Kisii County
Coordinates
0° 46′ 11.93″ S
34° 54′ 19.66″ 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
Photo
The important moments in your tree's life.
The Leucaena is a tree that grows 3 to 20 meters tall with a trunk that varies between 20 to 50 centimeters in width. It tolerates cold but not icy climates and is often cultivated in deforested zones thanks to its growth capacity. It's also planted to control soil erosion, stabilize nitrogen, fertilize, provide shade, and as a wind blocking barrier for fruit cultivation.
They say giving brings more joy than receiving. The Leucaena puts this into practice by giving nutrients to the soil
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2018
2028
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
Its leaves, either fresh or dried-out, are used as food for livestock.
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.