Description

• G. arborea has suitable characteristics for agroforestry, with fast growth, ease of establishment, and relative freedom from pests outside its natural range (it can be browsed repeatedly without damage). It is an especially promising fuelwood species because it can be established easily, regenerates well from both sprouts and seeds, and is fast growing. Trees coppice well with vigorous shoot growth. Although able to compete with weeds more successfully than many other species, it responds positively to weeding and also benefits from irrigation.
• Fodder: Leaves are regarded as good fodder and cattle eat the fruit.
• Apiculture: Flowers produce abundant nectar, which produces high-quality honey.
• G. arborea is planted mostly for firewood and for firewood, a spacing of 2 x 2 m is recommended.