ID: 3W8-4J43
ID: 3W8-4J43
Longan
Dimocarpus longan
Photo
Thailand
01:04 - 23°C
My connections
The project I am part of
Thailand
674
Involved farmers
22,981
Planted trees
Thailand is known as "the land of smiles" and is renowned for the hospitality of its people, the richness of its nature, the beauty of its beaches and islands. Treedom's activity is concentrated in the valleys of the north-western hills where the climate is warm all year round, except during the winter, when it's sunny but cool, especially when large masses of cold air come down from China. The goal of the Treedom project is to contribute to creating an alternative to an agricultural practice, very widespread in the area, called slash-and-burn and to do so by introducing sustainable, biological and permanent agroforestry practices. In addition, planted trees will absorb CO₂, limit soil erosion and provide fruits and income opportunities to the more than 1,000 farmers involved.
My ID card
Who am I?
Tree
Longan
Date of birth
01/14/2025
Name
Longan
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Where am I located?
Country
Thailand
Place of birth
Krahat
Coordinates
15° 13′ 39.26″ N | 103° 33′ 30.44″ E
My Timeline
The important moments in your tree's life.
Seed
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Nursery
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
Planted
We’re here! Your tree has reached its new home: it’s been planted by a smallholder, who’ll take care of it for years to come.
Photo
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
My Gallery
Nursery
Planted
103° 33′ 30.44″ E
Photo
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
The Longan is a tropical tree with a wide, thick canopy, reaching up to 12 metres in height. It is sensitive to frost and thrives in sandy soil. It produces edible fruits similar to those of the Lychee (a tree from the same family as the Longan, Sapindaceae). Originating from China, Longan trees can now be found over most of South-East Asia and even in Australia. The fruit is used in all of these countries for various purposes: it can be eaten fresh, cooked different ways (from soups to desserts) and even dried. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Meaning
Fantasy
In Chinese, the tree’s name means “dragon eye”. This is because the fruits, once their thin shells are removed, reveal their semi-transparent flesh: their large black seed is easily visible inside. A shape that can calls to mind an eyeball … a dragon’s, in fact!
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 0 kg
2025
0 kg
2035
-200 kg
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
How I am useful to local communities
Consumption and sales
Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.
My benefits
80%
Food Security
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
60%
Economic development
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
20%
CO₂ Absorption
During its life cycle, each tree will absorb CO₂. The trees you plant can offset your emissions.
30%
Environmental protection
The trees are planted in agroforestry systems that favor the virtuous interaction between the different species and their positive impact on the environment and on the land.