Gliricidia: Retalhuleu
(Gliricidia sepium)
Gliricidia is a fast-growing nitrogen-fixing tree that grows up to 15m in height. It is used for living fences, green manure, fodder, honey production, wind breaks, and fuelwood. This tree tolerates dry, acid, alkaline, and salty soils and was traditionally grown to shade cocoa trees.
Retalhuleu is a variety from Guatemala known for high leaf and wood production.