Apricot Tree

Prunus armeniaca

The apricot tree is a fruit-bearing tree that grows in Nepal. With its delicate white or pink blossoms, it adds beauty to the landscape during the flowering season. Apricots are known for their sweet and tangy flavor and are a favorite fruit among locals. The apricot tree typically takes 2 to 4 years to mature and start producing fruit, depending on the specific variety and growing conditions. Apricot cultivation provides economic opportunities for farmers in Nepal, and the fruit is enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in various culinary preparations.

Trees planted

600

Location

Kinja Valley

community benefit

Up to $15 per tree per year

Carbon offset potential

60-120 trees to sequester 1 ton of CO2 per year

Technical sheet

90 Nepalese Rupees (NPR)

Time to bear fruit

2 to 4 years, for 25 years

Up to 20kg per tree per year

100 Nepalese Rupees (NPR) / kg

Carbon sequestration

One tree could sequester 8 to 16kg of CO2 per year
600 trees planted, up to 7.2 tons of CO2 per year

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