ID: YMZ-WP58
Anacardium occidentale
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Ghana
23:13 - 25°C
Date of birth
05/09/2024
Name
Cashew
Tree
Country
Ghana
Place of birth
Kintampo South District
Coordinates
7° 57′ 48.62″ N
1° 32′ 50.05″ W
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 Cashew tree hails from Brazil and is a branchy evergreen. The fruit is composed of two parts - a fleshy one similar to apples, which is actually its “false” fruit, and the dry cashew nut that we are familiar with. Cashew cultivation aids the economy of small rural communities in Senegal and protects land plots from fires.
The word “cashew” derives from the Greek “kardia” and is thus considered one of the fruits associated to love.
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2024
2034
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.
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.