IPSTC Embakasi

Kenya, Nairobi City AF5 5MP 3Z

The sites soils are predominantly black cotton clay soils with a need for remediation with biochar , manure, dry matter , organic matter for better water and nutrients balance and resilience for the trees grown .

2500 Trees

500 African Olive 500 Markhamia 500 Croton 500 Nandi Flame 500 Pondo

Planting history

01 Apr 2026 · 0.2 yrs ago

African Olive

500

trees

01 Apr 2026 · 0.2 yrs ago

Markhamia

500

trees

01 Apr 2026 · 0.2 yrs ago

Croton

500

trees

01 Apr 2026 · 0.2 yrs ago

Nandi Flame

500

trees

01 Apr 2026 · 0.2 yrs ago

Pondo

500

trees

About the trees

African Olive

Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata

Produces very hard, durable wood for furniture and tool handles; also used as a hardy windbreak.

Markhamia

Markhamia lutea

African evergreen trees known for their clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers and long, bean-like seed pods.

Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

Colorful tropical shrubs widely prized as houseplants for their thick, waxy leaves splashed with vibrant patterns of yellow, orange, and red.

Nandi Flame

Spathodea campanulata

A spectacular tropical tree famous for its large, upward-facing clusters of fiery orange-red flowers that resemble glowing flames.

Pondo

Millettia grandis

Ornamental tree with purple flowers; used for poles and traditional medicine.

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Contributors

IPSTC

KFS

AFRICA BAMBOO AND HEMP INDUSTRY

Miotoni green heart hub

Kenya, Nairobi City · -1.2914°, 36.9171°

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