ID: M7Y-PNLN
ID: M7Y-PNLN
Kermes oak
Quercus coccifera
Photo
Italy
18:20 - 24°C
My connections
The project I am part of
Italy
2,200
Involved farmers
51,861
Planted trees
Italy is commonly described as a peninsula stretching in the Mediterranean Sea. Actually, in addition to the peninsula area, Italy includes a continental area as well as several islands: although it is a small country, Italy has an extremely varied landscape. The territory is mainly hilly, with mountains occupying more than 35% of the territory. Treedom works with various partners encouraging organic farming. The results of this projects include the creation of a sustainable production and trading chain that has a positive impact on society and on those same seized assets, which have become free croplands and are used to create high quality products using eco-friendly methods.
My ID card
Who am I?
Tree
Kermes oak
Limited edition
Date of birth
03/17/2023
Name
Kermes oak
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Where am I located?
Country
Italy
Place of birth
Minervino di Lecce
Coordinates
40° 6′ 6.74″ N | 18° 24′ 28.41″ 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
18° 24′ 28.41″ E
Photo
Curiosity about me
The important moments in your tree's life.
Let's start with introductions
The Kermes Oak is a small evergreen tree and usually reaches a height of about 3 meters. With its light and smooth grey cortex, it is easy to tell apart from other oaks. It's foliage composed of dark green leaves that stretch up to 5cm. Over time, some of the flowers make the characteristic fruits of the Kermes Oak. We can find it across almost the entire Mediterranean region. It is planted mainly for its fruit, which can be eaten roasted, for example.
Meaning
Protection
A tree that knows how to protect itself and its fruits: the fruits are in fact covered with short and protruding thorns. Also its leaves are thorny and spiny.
How much CO2 I’ll absorb
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
- 60 kg
2023
0 kg
2033
-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
Medicine
Its leaves, roots, bark and/or fruits are used in traditional medicine.
Soil
It improves the quality of the soil thanks to the nitrogen fixation process or it reduces soil erosion, thanks to its extended root system.
Natural pesticide
Its leaves and/or its fruits contain useful substances that can be used against plant diseases or as natural pesticides.
My benefits
20%
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.
30%
Economic development
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
70%
CO₂ Absorption
During its life cycle, each tree will absorb CO₂. The trees you plant can offset your emissions.
70%
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.