in danger of extinction due to harvesting for holiday decorations
aromatic leaves used as spice in traditional Guatemalan cooking
grows at mid/high mountain elevations
aromatic leaves used as spice in traditional Guatemalan cooking
grows at mid/high mountain elevations
in danger of extinction due to illegal Christmas tree harvesting
attracts moisture from low-hanging clouds and humidifies soil
produces lots of sap
seeds every two years
thrives in cool climates at high mountain elevations
attracts moisture from low-hanging clouds and humidifies soil
produces lots of sap
seeds every two years
thrives in cool climates at high mountain elevations
produces fruit that attracts squirrels and birds like the quetzal, quetzale, pavo negro, kayaya, and pavo de caucho
government designates forests with high quetzale populations as preserves protected from mining explorations
grows at mid mountain elevations
government designates forests with high quetzale populations as preserves protected from mining explorations
grows at mid mountain elevations
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attracts moisture from low-hanging clouds
planted to reforest high elevations where gorgojos (weevils) destroy native Pino Colorado
thrives in cool climates at high mountain elevations
native to Mexican highlands
planted to reforest high elevations where gorgojos (weevils) destroy native Pino Colorado
thrives in cool climates at high mountain elevations
native to Mexican highlands
produces fruit that locals use to make jam
absorbs water from mountain springs, preventing them from drying up
grows at low mountain elevations
absorbs water from mountain springs, preventing them from drying up
grows at low mountain elevations
bark used to make calcium-rich natural tea that strengthens bones and teeth
slow growing tree
grows at high mountain elevations
slow growing tree
grows at high mountain elevations
absorbs water from mountain springs, preventing them from drying up
grows at low mountain elevations
grows at low mountain elevations
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forms canopy that protects understory
attracts moisture from low-hanging clouds
leaves acidic and increase soil organic matter content when decompose
grows at mid/high mountain elevations
attracts moisture from low-hanging clouds
leaves acidic and increase soil organic matter content when decompose
grows at mid/high mountain elevations
absorbs water from mountain springs, preventing them from drying up
very sensitive to cold temperatures
grows at low mountain elevations
very sensitive to cold temperatures
grows at low mountain elevations
attracts moisture from low-hanging clouds
produces lots of sap
gorgojos (weevils) can eat and dry up trees
thrives in cool climates at high mountain elevations
produces lots of sap
gorgojos (weevils) can eat and dry up trees
thrives in cool climates at high mountain elevations
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Laurel
Pinabete
Aguacatillo
Sauco
Encino
Sauce
Ciprés
Aliso
Pino Colorado
Pino Patula
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We plant trees endemic to the western highlands of Guatemala, with a focus on cultivating those most affected by over-harvesting and best-suited for environmental remediation. Check out our lineup below!