Production level, feeding value, polyphenolics and toxic elements of Nimaro were monitored and reviewed during 2006 to 2007. Seasonal effect on nutrient content was also studied. Old leaves shed in December to January and new leaves appeared in Feb to March. One vigorous tree yielded 45 ± 5.0 - 73.33 ± 15.28 kg fresh leaves every year. Leaves were bigger in size (24.58 ± 5.79 x 17.08 ± 5.79) and were even used as plate or tray during festival. Average 15.67 ± 2.08 to 19.33 ± 3.06 kg firewood was produced per loping per tree…………….

Production level, feeding value, polyphenolics and toxic elements of Nimaro were monitored and reviewed during 2006 to 2007. Seasonal effect on nutrient content was also studied. Old leaves shed in December to January and new leaves appeared in Feb to March. One vigorous tree yielded 45 ± 5.0 - 73.33 ± 15.28 kg fresh leaves every year. Leaves were bigger in size (24.58 ± 5.79 x 17.08 ± 5.79) and were even used as plate or tray during festival. Average 15.67 ± 2.08 to 19.33 ± 3.06 kg firewood was produced per loping per tree…………….