Little forest of 22 trees – CO2 3,132 Kg

6 x ALOE VERA

The Aloe Vera is a succulent belonging to the family Aloe. It is an evergreen perennial, native of the Arabian Peninsula, growing wild in tropical, semi-tropical and arid climates around the world.

Life span: 12 years
CO2 offset: 25 kg
Height: up to 100 cm

Aloe Vera is one of the best purifying plants to reduce indoor air pollution. It helps to clear the air of dangerous carcinogens including benzene and formaldehyde. Unlike most plants, aloe releases oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide during the night, which makes it ideal for the bedroom or indoor environment.

It grows slowly and has thick pointed leaves with white transparent gel inside. Like other Aloe species, Aloe vera forms arbuscular mycorrhiza, a symbiosis that allows the plant to have better access to mineral nutrients in the soil. It is a medicinal plant used for various treatments.

This species is planted in India by our partner Venuza Pvt.

 

3 x PAPAYA

The Papaya belongs to the family Caricaceae. Its origin is in the tropics of the Americas.

Life span: 50 years
CO2 offset: up to 170 kg
Height: 5-10 m

Papaya is a small, sparsely branched tree, with spirally arranged leaves confined to the top of the trunk. The flowers are sweet-scented, open at night, and wind- or insect-pollinated.

The fruit is a large berry that is generally spherical or cylinder in form and about 15–45 cm long and 10–30 cm in diameter. It is ripe when it feels soft, its skin has attained an amber to orange hue and along the walls of the large central cavity are attached numerous black seeds.

This tree is planted in India by our partner Venuza Pvt.

 

4 x ORANGE

Native to China and India, the orange tree, also known as sweet orange or navel orange, travelled with explorers from Asia to the Mediterranean and Europe, then across the ocean to the Americas.

Life span: 100 years
CO2 offset: over 200 kg
Height: 5-8 m

Orange trees grow in subtropical or tropical regions and hold onto their leaves all winter long.

People had well understood the unique health benefits of oranges from the ancient times. Hippocrates and Ancient Egyptians had talked about their health benefits, whereas during the 16th and 17th centuries sailors used to associate their overall health and wellbeing with the consumption of oranges and lemons.

This tree is planted in Madagascar by our partner TsiryParma.

 

4 x LEMON

Lemon is a species of small evergreen tree belonging to the family Rutaceae, native to South Asia. The origin of the lemon is unknown, though lemons are thought to have first grown in Assam (a region in northeast India), northern Burma or China. A genomic study of the lemon indicated it was a hybrid between bitter orange and citron.

Life span: 100 years
CO2 offset: 100 kg
Height: up to 8 m

Lemon tree helps to brighten up the surroundings and spreads pleasant aroma thanks to its fruit. The tree’s ellipsoidal yellow fruit is used for both culinary and non-culinary purposes all around the world. Lemons are rich in vitamin C and citric acid, powerful antioxidants and valid allies of the immune system.

This tree is planted in Madagascar by our partner TsiryParma.

 

4 x PINK PEPPER

Pink Pepper tree is a medium-sized evergreen tree, typical of tropical and subtropical environments. It grows well on both arid and humid soils.

Life span: 150 years
CO2 offset: 150 kg
Height: 10-15 m

The pepper­corn-sized fruits have a bright pink colour and consist of up to 10% essential oils, particularly known for their antibacterial properties. Pink peppercorns have been used in Madagascar since ancient times as an anti-inflammatory agent, supporting the treatment of bronchitis.

Interestingly, Pink Pepper is unrelated to true pepper (Piper), as it belongs to a different botanical genus.

This tree is planted in Madagascar by our partner TsiryParma.

 

1 x FICUS BENGHALENSIS

Ficus Benghalensis belongs to the family Moraceae. It is known to be among the largest trees in the world in terms of canopy coverage as it can reach 12,000 sqm. Thanks to its size, the tree provides shade in hot climate areas.

Life span: 400 years
CO2 offset: 1.100 kg
Height: up to 600 m

Ficus Benghalensis produces propagating roots which grow downwards as aerial roots. Once these roots reach the ground they turn into woody trunks. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India.

The figs produced by the tree are eaten by birds such as the Indian myna. Ficus seeds that pass through the digestive system of birds are more likely to germinate and sprout earlier.

This tree is planted in India by our partner Venuza Pvt.