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.
125 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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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
—
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
—
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
—
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Endemic to Western Ghats. Crimson timber used in boat building; large fruits eaten by hornbills.
Peepal
Ficus religiosa
28 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
500+ years
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
The only tree that releases oxygen 24 hours a day. Sacred in multiple Indian traditions. Supports 83+ insect species.
Neem
Azadirachta indica
22 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
150–200 years
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Natural pesticide, air purifier, and traditional medicine. Thrives in dry conditions.
Arjun
Terminalia arjuna
20 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
100+ years
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Riverside specialist — prevents soil erosion along water bodies. Bark used in Ayurvedic cardiology.
Dragon Blood Tree
Dracaena cinnabar
20 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
120 + years
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
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Jamun
Syzygium cumini
15 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
60–100 years
Lifespan
Medium
Growth
Fruiting tree that feeds local birds and communities. Excellent canopy shade; antidiabetic fruit and seeds.
Banyan
Ficus benghalensis
25 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
300+ years
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
India's national tree. Forms entire ecosystems beneath its canopy — insects, reptiles, birds and mammals in a single tree.
Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
16 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
200+ years
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Drought-tolerant legume. Fixes nitrogen, improving soil fertility. Fruit supports rural livelihoods.
Indian Rosewood
Dalbergia latifolia
28 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
150+ years
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Endangered timber species being restored. Dense, slow-growing hardwood with exceptional CO₂ sequestration.
Mahua
Madhuca longifolia
18 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
100+ years
Lifespan
Slow
Growth
Sacred tree of Adivasi communities. Flowers, fruit and seeds are food sources; supports 40+ pollinators.
Amaltas
Cassia fistula
12 kg/yr
CO₂/yr
50–80 years
Lifespan
Fast
Growth
Kerala's state flower. Spectacular yellow blooms attract bees and butterflies. Pioneer species for degraded land.
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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