ID: 44E-8XY
Prunus dulcis
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Italy
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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.
Tree
Date of birth
12/06/2021
Also known as
rahul
Name
Almond
Country
Italy
Place of birth
Valenzano
Coordinates
41° 1′ 56.39″ N | 16° 54′ 20.12″ E
The important moments in your tree's life.
It all starts with a tiny seed, nice and warm in the soil.
Your seedling is big enough to be welcomed into one of our nurseries, along with many others.
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.
Strike a pose! Now that it’s big enough, here’s a photo of your tree!
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The important moments in your tree's life.
The Almond belongs to the Rosaceae family, and is therefore related to plants like the rose and hawthorn as well as other fruit trees such as the peach (Almonds are often grafted using the peach as a rootstock), plum, cherry and pear. The trees are particularly suited to the Mediterranean climate: Italy was a major almond producer for many years, although it has long since been overtaken by countries such as the US and Australia. Its fruit is extremely well-known, but so are its flowers - not surprisingly, since an Almond in blossom is unmistakeably beautiful.
Legend has it that the young princess Phyllis fell in love with the Greek hero Acamas as he was departing for the Trojan War. After 10 years, when her beloved had still not returned, Phyllis died of grief. Moved by the story, the goddess Athena turned Phyllis into an Almond tree. But Acamas was still alive; on discovering what had befallen his love on his return, he found the tree and embraced it. The warmth of his embrace caused the tree to blossom with love.
My estimated CO2 absorption capacity is based on the first 10 years of my life*
Current absorption
2021
2031
* The tree will continue to absorb CO2 even after the tenth year. Therefore this is a prudent estimate.
Its fruits, seeds and/or leaves are used as food in the farmers' families or are sold on local markets.
The trees will bear fruits, some that will be edible immediately and others that can become edible through processing, ensuring food resources over time.
The trees' fruits and the products derived from their transformation can be traded in local networks, offering income opportunities.
During its life cycle, each tree will absorb CO₂. The trees you plant can offset your emissions.
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.