Short description

The taste of its fruit, sweet and delicious, is reminiscent of a mix of almond and pear. Widely appreciated and consumed by Central American peoples and by rainforest mammals. Our Chicozapote plants in Guatemala offer economic support and food support to farming families, as well as help rebuild useful habitats for other plant species and many animals.

My superpowers:

CO2
Fruit produced
Scientific name:
Manilkara zapota L.
Average height
10-15 meters
Superpower:
Preserves traditions

Short description

The taste of its fruit, sweet and delicious, is reminiscent of a mix of almond and pear. Widely appreciated and consumed by Central American peoples and by rainforest mammals. Our Chicozapote plants in Guatemala offer economic support and food support to farming families, as well as help rebuild useful habitats for other plant species and many animals.

My superpowers:

CO2
Fruit produced
Scientific name:
Manilkara zapota L.
Average height
10-15 meters
Superpower:
Preserves traditions

Am I already your favorite tree?

Where will it be planted?

In our agroforestry plants in Guatemala we use native species of Chicozapote tree that are highly adapted to the environment, resistant to pests and super productive. The plants are grown in coordination with other herbaceous species and tree plants, contributing to the regeneration of biodiversity. The communities to which we donate the chicozapote trees are trained on sustainable plant management and on the design of mixed agroforestry systems in which the variety of species ensures the stability and resilience of plantations. As a matter of fact, a stable agroforestry system requires fewer inputs, regenerates soil and biodiversity, and constantly produces diversified yields.

Find out how traceable and transparent we are

A unique QR code for each tree, yours different from all the others.

Each tree is identified by a unique QR code and ID that allow it to be tracked and monitored anywhere.

The precise location of your tree, from the greenhouse to the forest.

Through CHLOE you can trace every movement of your tree: from when it leaves our nursery in Guatemala to the planting location.

Regular updating via automatic emails.

We send you 7 photo updates over 3 years. You will be able to monitor its blooming and witness the first fruit production.

Who do you plant it for?

If it’s for you

If it's a gift

Within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a welcome email with the data of your tree.

The new tree will appear in your forest (which you find in your personal area) and you can immediately find out its GPS position.

You will receive the first photo update after about 50 days, and the next 6 updates over the next 3 years.

Check the box “it’s a gift”, enter the recipient’s details, the date and a personal message.
On the date you selected, the recipient will receive a welcome email with the data of the tree, your personal message and your signature.

Over the next three years the recipient will receive 7 photo updates of their tree. In each update the recipient will find your signature.
You will only receive an order confirmation email.

Datasheet

Let's get to know each other, even more in detail.
Scientific name:
Manilkara zapota L.
CO2:
500 kg/C2 offset
Maximum height:
30 meters
Superpower:
Preserver of traditions
Planting method:
Sustainable agroforestry
Ecosystem service:
Food security and economic support

Why food security?

The farming communities transform the fruit produced by chicozapote trees into sorbets, jams and ice creams. The latex extracted from the tree is instead used to make chewing gum.

Tracking and Transparency

All our planting activity is tracked and can be verified through CHLOE, our exclusive tracking system, which will allow you to follow your tree and monitor its growth.

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