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Ficus auriculata
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Nepal
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Date of birth
12/20/2023
Name
Roxburgh fig
Tree
Country
Nepal
Place of birth
Uttargaya
Coordinates
28° 1′ 2.2″ N
85° 11′ 36.29″ 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.
Ficus auriculata, or "nimaro" as it called by the local population, is an evergreen tree that grows up to 12 metres in height. The nimaro often has more than one trunk, with each of them reaching up to 15 cm in diameter. Nimaro fruits grow near the trunk – large figs that turn a striking red when they ripen. The tree is planted for these edible fruits and other medicinal uses. The nimaro grows exclusively in forests and valleys with high humidity, mainly in Southeast Asia and China, but also in most of Brazil.
When in bloom, the nimaro glows in a bashful red. It is also very sensitive: if temperatures drop below 0, the tree can no longer survive.
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2023
2033
* 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.
Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.
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.