Chicozapote Tree

Chicozapote

Scientific species: Manilkara zapota

Country: Guatemala

CO₂: -100Kg

Meaning: Adolescent

What kind of tree is it?

This is a remarkably large tree that can grow to over 30 metres in height. It has very compact, dense, horizontally layered foliage. It develops a very extensive root system capable of retaining large amounts of soil. Its flowers are white and very fragrant and the fruits are round, slightly oblong brown berries with sweet, tasty flesh.

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More information on Chicozapote

Local Uses

Medicines

Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.

Consumption and sales

Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers’ families or are sold on local markets.

Biodiversity

It helps restocking various animal species, thus helping the variety of fauna and flora overall.

Benifits

Food security

7/10

Economic development

8/10

CO2 Absorption

4/10

Environmental protection

6/10

CO₂ Absorbed

By planting this Chicozapote tree, you will offset

100 KG of CO₂

equal to that produced by 37kg of Rice**

CO₂ compensation period

0 years/100 years**

Average annual compensation

10Kg

* Data provided by Google Public Data.

** The tree will continue to absorb CO₂ even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.

Meaning

Adolescent

Chicozapote trunks can be slashed to extract chicle, a traditional ingredient in chewing gum, the taste of which is inextricably linked to the teenage years of many of us.