JavaPlum Tree

Syzygium Cumini

Java Plum is a fruit-bearing tree that grows in Nepal. With its glossy dark green leaves and small, purple-black fruits, Java Plum adds natural beauty to the landscape. It typically takes around 4 to 6 years for the Java Plum tree to mature and produce fruit. The fruit is sweet and tangy, enjoyed fresh or used in various culinary preparations like jams, jellies, and desserts. Java Plum is also valued for its medicinal properties, known for its potential health benefits and traditional uses in Ayurvedic medicine. Its cultivation contributes to the diverse fruit offerings of Nepal.

Trees planted

200

Location

Kinja Valley

community benefit

Up to $50 per tree per year

Carbon offset potential

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

Technical sheet

70 Nepalese Rupees (NPR)

Time to bear fruit

4 to 6 years, for 50 years

Up to 45kg per tree per year

160 Nepalese Rupees (NPR) / kg

Carbon sequestration

One tree could sequester 8 to 16kg of CO2 per year
200 trees planted, up to 2.4 tons of CO2 per year

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