Mandarin Tree

Citrus reticulata

Mandarin is a citrus fruit that grows in Nepal. The Mandarin tree is known for its evergreen foliage, fragrant white blossoms, and small, easy-to-peel fruits. It typically takes 2 to 4 years for Mandarin trees to mature and start bearing fruit. Mandarins are cherished for their sweet and juicy flavor, making them a popular snack and ingredient in culinary preparations. They are rich in vitamin C and other essential nutrients. Mandarin cultivation adds a delightful citrus touch to the agricultural landscape of Nepal, providing both economic and nutritional benefits to farmers and consumers alike.

Trees planted

1,720

Location

Kinja Valley

community benefit

Up to $50 per tree per year

Carbon offset potential

50-100 trees to sequester 1 ton of CO2 per year

Technical sheet

65 Nepalese Rupees (NPR)

Time to bear fruit

2 to 4 years, for 25 years

Up to 40kg per tree per year

180 Nepalese Rupees (NPR) / kg

Carbon sequestration

One tree could sequester 10 to 20kg of CO2 per year
1,720 trees planted, up to 25.8 tons of CO2 per year

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