Only native.
Always purposeful.
We never plant exotic monocultures. Every species is chosen for its ecological role, native range, and long-term survival in that specific microclimate.
Native Range Only
Every species must be native to the planting region — never introduced exotics.
Biodiversity Value
Priority to species that support pollinators, birds and soil micro-organisms.
Drought Tolerance
Selected for resilience in Indian monsoon-dependent climates with dry spells.
Long Lifespan
We favour species with 50–500 year lifespans for maximum carbon sequestration.
121 species in our programme
Agarwood / Oud
Aquilaria malaccensis
15 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Most valuable tree in the world. Resin-infected heartwood is worth more than gold; Assam and Meghalaya are the global source of finest oud.
Amaltas / Golden Shower
Cassia fistula
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
National flower of Thailand. Cascading gold blooms in May; pods used as laxative in Ayurveda.
Amaltash / Indian Laburnum
Cassia fistula
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
National flower tree of Thailand, beloved in India. Pods used as gentle laxative in Ayurveda.
Amla / Indian Gooseberry
Phyllanthus emblica
15 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Richest source of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom. Pillar of Chyawanprash and Triphala formulations.
Apricot
Prunus armeniaca
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Ladakhi livelihood fruit. Blossoms create legendary pink clouds in Hunza and Spiti valleys.
Areca / Betel Nut Palm
Areca catechu
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Sacred nut of Hindu rituals; no puja is complete without it. Major cash crop of Kerala, Karnataka, and Assam.
Arjuna
Terminalia arjuna
20 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Cardiac tonic tree. Bark powder strengthens heart muscle — used in Ayurveda for 3,000 years.
Asan / Crocodile Bark
Terminalia tomentosa
25 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Lokhandiya teak of Central Indian forests. Dominant tree in tiger reserve corridors; rough bark feeds over 40 moth species.
Ashok Tree (false)
Polyalthia longifolia
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Mast tree of Indian avenues — pencil-straight, minimal footprint. Absorbs noise and reduces urban heat.
Ashoka
Saraca asoca
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Tree of love and sorrow in Hindu-Buddhist tradition. Bark used in gynecological Ayurvedic medicine.
Babool / Gum Arabic
Vachellia nilotica
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Thorny acacia of dryland India. Gum arabic export, charcoal production, nitrogen fixation in poor soils.
Bael / Wood Apple
Feronia limonia
7 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Elephant apple of dry Deccan. Jam-like pulp used in Ayurvedic preparations; deer and birds relish fruit.
Baheda / Bibhitaki
Terminalia bellirica
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Keystone tree of moist deciduous forests. Fruits eaten by deer, elephant, and over 20 bird species.
Bamboo (Bambusa bambos)
Bambusa bambos
38 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Giant thorny bamboo — natural fencing, erosion control, massive biomass generator.
Bamboo (Dendrocalamus)
Dendrocalamus strictus
40 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Highest carbon sequestration per hectare. Shoots edible, culm used in construction and paper.
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis
25 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
National tree of India. Aerial prop roots form massive canopies sheltering entire ecosystems.
Barringtonia
Barringtonia acutangula
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Indian Oak of river banks. Showy red flowers attract birds; bark fish-narcotic used in traditional fishing.
Bel / Wood Apple
Aegle marmelos
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Sacred to Lord Shiva. Fruit treats digestive disorders; leaves used in Shiva puja across India.
Ber / Indian Jujube
Ziziphus mauritiana
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Drought champion — bears fruit in water-scarce land where nothing else grows. Cherished Jat farm tree.
Bhutan Cypress
Cupressus torulosa
28 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Sacred cypress of Himalayan monasteries. Incense-grade resin; shaped groves mark Buddhist gompa entrances.
Bibhitaki
Terminalia bellirica
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Second fruit of Triphala. Powerful respiratory and digestive tonic, fever reducer.
Casuarina
Casuarina equisetifolia
25 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Coastal windbreak champion. First tree planted after tsunami; stabilises sand dunes and shorelines.
Champak
Magnolia champaca
30 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Intensely fragrant golden flowers used in temple offerings; a keystone of Western Ghats forests.
Chilgoza Pine
Pinus gerardiana
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Edible pine nut of Kinnaur. Remote high-altitude forests; nuts command premium export prices.
Chir Pine
Pinus roxburghii
30 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Dominant pine of Himalayan foothills. Resin tapped commercially; essential watershed species.
Cluster Fig / Umber
Ficus racemosa
14 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Hundreds of figs burst from trunk — feast for bats, civets, monkeys. Sacred in South Indian temples.
Coconut
Cocos nucifera
15 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Kalpavriksha — tree of all uses. Every part used from roots to leaf tip. Coastal livelihood backbone.
Copper Pod
Peltophorum pterocarpum
14 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Copper shower tree — golden yellow flowers carpet Chennai and Bengaluru streets in summer.
Curry Leaf
Murraya koenigii
5 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Soul of South Indian cooking. Leaves rich in iron, calcium, and anti-diabetic alkaloids.
Custard Apple / Sitaphal
Annona squamosa
7 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Beloved winter fruit of Deccan plateau. Seeds are natural insecticide; thrives on rocky hillsides.
Date Palm
Phoenix sylvestris
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Wild Indian date palm. Sap tapped for toddy and jaggery; drought-tolerant, stabilises sandy soil.
Deodar Cedar
Cedrus deodara
35 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Wood of the gods. Fragrant, rot-resistant timber. Defines the landscape of Western Himalayas.
Drumstick / Moringa
Moringa oleifera
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Urban superfood. Every compound in leaves is pharmaceutical-grade: iron, calcium, Vitamin A.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus globulus
20 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Fastest biomass producer for paper and fuel. Best used on degraded wasteland only.
Gamhar / Gmelina
Gmelina arborea
30 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
White teak — fast growth, good timber quality. Ideal species for social forestry.
Giloy / Guduchi
Tinospora cordifolia
5 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Immunity booster of Ayurveda. Prefers growing on Neem trees for enhanced potency.
Guava
Psidium guajava
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Poor man's apple. Highest Vitamin C content of any common fruit; adapts to most Indian soils.
Gulmohar
Delonix regia
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Flamboyant — most spectacular flowering tree of tropical India. Transforms streets in summer.
Gum Karaya / Kullu
Sterculia urens
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
India's primary gum export tree. Resin tapped from trunk is world-class food-grade gum; tribal collector economy across Andhra and Odisha.
Haritaki
Terminalia chebula
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
King of medicines in Tibetan and Ayurvedic traditions. One of three fruits in Triphala.
Hazel / Indian Hazel
Corylus jacquemontii
5 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Wild hazel of Himalayan understory. Nuts eaten by wildlife; excellent stream-bank stabiliser.
Himalayan Alder
Alnus nepalensis
25 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Pioneer nitrogen-fixer of steep Himalayan slopes. Stabilises landslide scars; first tree to colonise degraded upper catchments.
Himalayan Oak / Banj
Quercus leucotrichophora
18 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Keystone of Himalayan water catchments. Lopped for fodder for centuries in traditional Uttarakhand farming.
Hollong
Dipterocarpus macrocarpus
40 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
State tree of Assam and Arunachal. Tallest tree of Northeast rainforests, vital for elephant corridors.
Horse Chestnut
Aesculus indica
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Candle tree of the Himalayas. Spectacular flower spikes in Kashmiri spring; nuts used in soap-making.
Indian Blackwood
Dalbergia latifolia
20 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Karnataka's precious rosewood. Used for finest musical instruments, carvings, and luxury furniture.
Indian Coral Tree
Erythrina variegata
14 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Scarlet flowers before any leaf appears; favourite of sunbirds and mynas. State tree of Jharkhand and Kerala coastal areas.
Indian Elm / Papri
Holoptelea integrifolia
15 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Winged-seed elm of dry India. Leaf paste treats ringworm in folk medicine; large canopy shelters over 60 bird species.
Indian Fig / Country Fig
Ficus hispida
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Figs year-round — feeds hornbills, fruit bats, and giant squirrels. Thrives on degraded river banks.
Indian Kino
Pterocarpus marsupium
24 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Vijaysar — resin ring in water turns it anti-diabetic. Premium red timber used in furniture.
Indian Redwood / Rohini
Soymida febrifuga
16 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Hardest wood of the Deccan plateau. Bark is potent febrifuge used against malaria; red timber favoured for agricultural tools.
Indian Rosewood / Shisham
Dalbergia sissoo
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Supreme furniture wood of North India. Nitrogen-fixer, stabilises riverbanks, windbreak on farms.
Indian Siris
Albizia lebbeck
18 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Woman's tongue tree. Excellent farm windbreak, fixes nitrogen, pods rattle musically in breeze.
Indian Tulip / Portia
Thespesia populnea
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Seaside shade tree from Kerala to Bengal. Yellow flower turns purple by evening; wood used in boatbuilding across Lakshadweep.
Indian Willow / Bains
Salix tetrasperma
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Native willow of Himalayan and peninsular rivers. Flexible branches weave traditional baskets; roots bind eroding stream banks.
Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
18 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
World's largest tree-borne fruit — 35 kg per fruit. National fruit of Bangladesh, food security staple.
Jackwood / Hedgehog Tree
Artocarpus hirsutus
25 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Critically endemic Western Ghats timber tree. Deep red heartwood prized in Kerala craftwork.
Jamun / Black Plum
Syzygium cumini
17 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Anti-diabetic fruit tree. Seeds powder controls blood sugar; beloved summer fruit of Indian childhood.
Jatropha
Jatropha curcas
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Biofuel hedge plant. Rehabilitates wasteland, provides seed-oil fuel, natural fence on farms.
Java Cassia
Cassia javanica
15 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Pink and white blooms from April–June. Spectacular on Indian city highways.
Kachnar
Bauhinia variegata
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Orchid tree with butterfly-shaped flowers. Buds eaten as vegetable in Himalayan foothills.
Kadam / Burflower
Anthocephalus chinensis
35 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
River bank giant of Northeast India. Ball-shaped flowers; provides massive canopy cover in floodplains.
Kadamba
Neolamarckia cadamba
38 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Krishna's favourite tree. One of India's fastest-growing, ideal for degraded riparian zones.
Kair / Caper Bush
Capparis decidua
4 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Thar desert fruit tree. Flowers and fruits pickled in traditional Rajasthani cooking (ker sangri).
Karonda
Carissa carandas
3 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Tart berry of North Indian pickles and preserves. Thorny hedge plant, natural boundary on farms.
Khejri / Shami
Prosopis cineraria
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Rajasthan's state tree — survives extreme desert. Pods (sangri) eaten as delicacy; Bishnois protect it with their lives.
Kindal Tree
Terminalia paniculata
24 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Flowering terminalia of the Ghats. Spectacular mass-flowering attracts hundreds of bee species; durable pinkish timber prized in Kerala.
Kokum
Garcinia indica
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Goan and Konkan superfruit. Dried rind is natural weight-loss supplement and unique souring agent.
Kumbhi
Careya arborea
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Wild guava relative. Bark used as fish poison in tribal traditions; flowers attract wild bees.
Kusum / Lac Host
Schleichera oleosa
18 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Premier lac insect host tree. Tribal communities earn from lac cultivation; seed oil is traditional hair conditioner used across tribal belts.
Mahua
Madhuca longifolia
18 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Tribal lifeline of Central India. Flowers distilled for spirits, seeds pressed for butter, wood for construction.
Malabar Kino / Vengai
Pterocarpus santalinus
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Red sandalwood — deep red heartwood prized in Japan and China; anti-inflammatory bark.
Malabar Neem / Melia
Melia dubia
30 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Malabar neem — fastest-growing native timber in Western Ghats. Ideal for eco-restoration plantations.
Mango
Mangifera indica
18 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
King of fruits. National fruit of India, supports millions of farmers and food security across the country.
Mangrove (Avicennia)
Avicennia marina
18 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Grey mangrove — stores 3-5x more carbon than tropical forests. First defence against cyclones and tsunamis.
Mangrove (Rhizophora)
Rhizophora mucronata
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Red mangrove of Sundarbans. Iconic stilt roots filter pollutants and protect coastlines from erosion.
Maulsari / Spanish Cherry
Mimusops elengi
14 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Night-fragrant flowers strung in garlands for temples. Oldest living trees in India — some 400+ years old.
Moringa / Drumstick
Moringa oleifera
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Miracle tree of the tropics. Leaves contain 7x Vitamin C of oranges, 4x calcium of milk.
Nahar / Indian Oak
Mesua ferrea
25 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
State tree of Mizoram and Tripura. Ironwood with flowers used in temple garlands; anti-venom bark.
Narra / Venkai
Pterocarpus marsupium
24 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
State tree of Andhra Pradesh. Anti-diabetic resin collected in traditional wooden cups (vijaysar).
Neem
Azadirachta indica
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Village pharmacy of India. Anti-microbial, pest-repellent, shade-giving — tolerates extreme drought.
Neem (Desi variety)
Azadirachta indica var.
20 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Village-selected drought-hardy neem varieties propagated across Deccan plateau and Telangana.
Noni
Morinda citrifolia
6 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Polynesian superfood, anti-inflammatory; thrives on coastal and degraded tropical soils.
Pala Indigo / Haldina
Haloxylon salicornicum
5 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Desert shrub-tree of the Thar. Deep water-seeking roots stabilise shifting dunes; critical fuel-wood for arid zone communities in Rajasthan.
Palas / Flame of Forest
Butea monosperma
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Forest ablaze in spring. Nitrogen fixer, natural orange dye from flowers, food for wild bees and birds.
Palmyra / Taal Palm
Borassus flabellifer
15 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Kalpavriksha of Tamil Nadu. Over 800 documented uses including toddy, jaggery, fruit, timber, and thatch. State tree of Tamil Nadu.
Papaya
Carica papaya
5 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Fastest fruit return for small farmers. Fruit, seeds, and latex all have medicinal applications.
Parijat / Night Jasmine
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Flower of Lord Krishna. Fragrant night-blooming flowers dropped at dawn used in worship.
Parijata (Harsingar)
Nyctanthes arbor-tristis
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Night jasmine — star Hasta tree. Fallen flowers used to make natural saffron-orange dye.
Peepal
Ficus religiosa
28 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Sacred fig — longest-lived tree in Indian tradition, exceptional oxygen producer and biodiversity hub.
Pilkhan / Wavyleaf Fig
Ficus infectoria
18 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Revati nakshatra tree. Milky sap heals wounds; one of the most wildlife-productive figs in India.
Pongamia / Karanj
Millettia pinnata
16 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Biodiesel tree of India. Seed oil for fuel, nitrogen fixer, bee food; tolerates coastal salinity.
Poplar
Populus deltoides
32 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
North Indian farm staple — harvested in 8 years for plywood. Massive carbon sink in Punjab fields.
Punnai / Alexandrian Laurel
Calophyllum inophyllum
20 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Sacred oil tree of Indian coastlines. Seed oil soothes skin ailments; timber used for boat keels; deep roots anchor dunes.
Rain Tree
Samanea saman
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Widest canopy on Indian streets — a single tree shades an entire village square.
Rhododendron
Rhododendron arboreum
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
State flower of Uttarakhand, Himachal, and Nagaland. Crimson blooms herald Himalayan spring.
Rohida / Desert Teak
Tecomella undulata
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
State flower of Rajasthan. Yellow-red blooms in scorching desert; liver-protective bark in Ayurveda.
Rudraksha
Elaeocarpus ganitrus
15 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Tears of Shiva. Beads used in meditation; tree native to Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand.
Sal
Shorea robusta
32 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Sacred to Brahma. Dominant forest tree of central India, second only to teak in commercial timber value.
Sandal / Sandalwood
Santalum album
8 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
World's most valuable fragrant wood. Karnataka's state tree; exports worth crores annually.
Saptaparni
Alstonia scholaris
28 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Scholar tree. Bark treats malaria and dysentery; flowers emit heady scent in winter evenings.
Sesbania
Sesbania grandiflora
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Nitrogen-fixing multi-use tree. Flowers and leaves eaten as vegetables, excellent green manure.
Shyonaka
Oroxylum indicum
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Broken bones tree. Bark and seeds used in Dashamoola formulations for arthritis and fever.
Silver Oak
Grevillea robusta
28 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Essential shade tree in South Indian coffee and tea estates. Tolerates heavy rainfall.
Siris / Rain Tree
Albizia saman
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Widest canopy of any tropical tree — perfect village square tree. Folds leaves before rain.
Subabul / Leucaena
Leucaena leucocephala
35 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Miracle tree for degraded land. Fixes nitrogen, provides fodder, fuel, and rapid biomass in 3 years.
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
16 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Backbone of South Indian cuisine. Drought-resilient, centuries-old avenue trees across Tamil Nadu.
Teak
Tectona grandis
35 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Gold standard of tropical hardwood. Water-resistant, termite-proof — commands premium global prices.
Teak (Nilambur)
Tectona grandis (Nilambur)
38 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Nilambur teak from Kerala's oldest teak plantation (1840). Considered finest-grained teak in the world.
Tendu / Bidi Leaf
Diospyros melanoxylon
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Tribal economy tree of Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. Leaves wrap bidis, supporting livelihoods of 10 million forest workers.
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30 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
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Toon / Red Cedar
Toona ciliata
25 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Indian mahogany — aromatic red timber favoured for pencils and fine furniture. Fast-growing in moist hills.
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Ocimum tenuiflorum
1 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Most revered medicinal plant in Hinduism. Powerful adaptogen, air purifier, immune booster.
Vata / Banyan
Ficus benghalensis
25 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Star Uttara Phalguni tree. Thousand-armed form symbolises the eternal, universe-spanning nature of God.
Vetiver Grass
Chrysopogon zizanioides
5 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Deepest roots of any grass — 3 metres. Used in Nagaland, Bihar hillslopes to halt landslides.
Walnut
Juglans regia
20 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
King of Kashmir valley nuts. Prized wood for handicrafts; trees live over 200 years.
White Mulberry
Morus alba
14 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
—
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Backbone of India's silk industry. Leaves feed silkworms in Karnataka and Kashmir; nutritious mulberries eaten fresh or as jam.
Wild Himalayan Cherry
Prunus cerasoides
10 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
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Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Cherry blossom of the Himalayas. Blooms before leaves arrive, transforming Shillong and Uttarakhand hillsides pink in October.
Wild Himalayan Pear
Pyrus pashia
9 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
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Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Native pear of Himalayan foothills. White spring blossoms; small fruits relished by bears and langurs; rootstock for cultivated pears.
Wild Jack / Ayani
Artocarpus hirsutus
28 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
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Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Endemic to Western Ghats. Crimson timber used in boat building; large fruits eaten by hornbills.
Dragon Blood Tree
Dracaena cinnabar
20 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
120 + years
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
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Species selection for each planting order is made by our ecologists based on site-specific soil, water table and microclimate data. You can request a specific species preference during checkout.
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