plantation: Bore, Kenya
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Life expectancy:
100 years
Total weight of CO2 captured:
375 Kg
Height:
17 m
Eucalytus or Blue Gum as it is called in Kenya is known as a tree that can endure drought very well. It has a very deep root system so can search out water from deep levels in the soil. This can be a problem if the tree is planted in the wrong place so care needs to be taken in selecting where to plant it. It is a very fast growing tree and produces a hard timber that is great for construction. making doors etc.