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Monterey Cupressus Cape Ash Ekebergia
cypress microcarpa
Mexican Lusitanica Cape Lobster capensis
cypress firewood
Loquat Eriobotrya Eucalyptus Eucalyptus spp.
japonica
Kakawate Gliricidia Gmelina Gmelina arborea
sepium
Macadamia Macadamia Mango Mangifera indica
nut tetraphylla
Bush Nut Markhamia White Mulberry Morus alba
lutea
Olive tree Olea europaea Algaroba Bean Prosopis spp.
African Cherry Prunus Guava Psidium guajava
africanus
African Tulip Spathodea Malabar Plum Sysygium cuminii
Tree campanulata
Natal Trichilia Molave Tree Vitex parviflora
Mahogany emetica

Trees in homesteads and around schools

Spatial arrangement

Tree growing in homesteads is a very common practice in most parts
of Kenya. Spatial arrangements vary, but mostly the trees are
scattered and of many different species. Trees are often intercropped
with vegetables, and much effort is made to maintain soil fertility.
Waste water and chicken manure are available and these factors make
homesteads ideal places for trees.

Homesteads have other specific advantages for tree growing. They are
near where people live and thus can easily be looked after. The
harvest of products is accessible to all family members, e.g. fruits can
be picked even by small children who otherwise do not go very far
away from their houses. Proximity is also an advantage from the point
of view of labor since even short periods between other work can be
used to work in the homestead. The homestead is well suited for
production of fruits and nuts, for example, and such valuable
production should be given priority in the homestead. Shade and
ornamental trees are also important. Trees which supply products of
concern to women need to be easily accessible to them.