About Beri

Scientific Name: Ziziphus mauritiana

Common Name: Jujube

Ecological Benefits

• • A drought-resistant fruit tree that thrives in arid and semi-arid landscapes.
• • Extremely hardy in poor, dry soils, making it a dependable species in challenging climates.
• • Its edible fruits support birds, mammals and other wildlife throughout the year.
• • The fruit is rich in vitamin C and benefits both local communities and forest-dependent fauna.
• • Its dense branching offers shelter and nesting spaces for small animals and birds.
• • Helps stabilise soil and prevents erosion in open, exposed terrain.