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| Result | Identifier | Botanical Name | Notes (search result) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSR/0095 | Crataegus x lavalleei | A very large tree of this rare 1870's cultivated hybrid. The tree is associated with the 1850 McRae homestead 'Bonovoree', now the location of Salisbury School for Girls. (Gunton, J., 2008). NZ nation champion and largest recorded Lavalle’s Hawthorn in the world (NZNTT, 2012). |
| 2 | TSR/0435 | Quercus robur | The largest of the two trees. The combined canopy of the 2 trees is 750sq.m. Mr. Isaac Baigent was a gardener at Kew Gardens, Surrey, England. He emigrated to join his brother Edward in Wakefield in 1853. He brought acorns from Kew with him. These were planted in the spring of 1853, on Edward Baigent's property (Section no.92). Two of these original trees were later transplanted to Woodstock Road in 1860 probably by Samuel Baigent son of Edward. These oaks feature in many of the Baigent family's photographic records. These three Wakefield oaks (one in the nearby Domain) are recorded in the Royal Horticultural Society UK. 'Kewensis'. Flook 1992 |
| 3 | TSR/0436 | Juglans regia | 'This Walnut, although of no great stature, is historically very closely associated with the Flour Mill House on the property. This was built by Edward Baigent in 1853-4 as a flour mill, driven by a waterwheel with water brought to the site by way of a hand dug lead from the Wai-iti river 300 yards south east of the mill. An early photograph (circa 1890) shows the Walnut tree standing above the ridge line of the two storey mill house'. Elizabeth Baigent 1992. |
| 4 | TSR/0437 | Podocarpus totara | This Totara is remnant of dense native bush forests, which once covered this immediate area and is the oldest tree in this group. It is known locally as the "Baigent Sleeping Tree". Edward Baigent (frequently referred to as the "Father of Wakefield"), slept under this tree on his first night in Wakefield on 9 February 1843; after taking title to section no. 92 on which the Domain is now sited (Flook 1992). Edward Baigent arrived in Nelson on 13 May 1842, with his wife Mary Ann and five children, aboard the vessel "Clifford". His first home was in Brook Street Nelson (Elizabeth Baigent, 1992). |
| 5 | TSR/0438 | Sequoia sempervirens | 'These two redwoods is believed to have been planted by Ernest W. Hodgson, a local businessman and chairman of the Wakefield Domain Board. According to his obituary notice in the Nelson Evening Mail of 3 October 1935, " He took the keenest interest in all bodies working for the benefit of the district". He was also well known for being instrumental in beautifying Wakefield with tree plantings on the Domain and in St. John's Churchyard. He lies buried near the Wellingtonias (see notes for Reg. nos. 263c-d.). He married Alice Adelaide Baigent, a grand-daughter of Edward Baigent'. Elizabeth Baigent 1992. |
| 6 | TSR/0439 | Cedrus deodara | This Himalayan cedar has many reiterations off its lateral limbs. It overhangs the Wakefield Domain Memorial Gate. The tree is robust and healthy despite being in close proximity to State Highway 6'. Flook 1992. |
| 7 | TSR/0440 | Quercus robur | See notes for Tree @435@. 'This tree (across the Domain from the "Baigent Sleeping Tree"), stands on what was Edward Baigent's section no. 92. It is one of three known surviving specimens grown from acorns brought from Kew Gardens Surrey England by Isaac Baigent when he emigrated to Wakefield at his brother's instigation in 1853. The two other trees were transplanted from section 92 by Samuel Baigent to the property known as Ryversdale in Woodstock Road (Pigeon Valley Road) now owned by Noel Baigent. They are covenanted on that property'. Elizabeth Baigent 1992. |
| 8 | TSR/0441 | Sequoia sempervirens | 'The first of two tall Redwoods on the approach drive to St John's built in 1846. St John's is the oldest Anglican Church in the South Island and is still in regular use. These trees were planted by either John Gibbs sexton, or by William Robson, who arrived with his wife Eliza (sister to Edward Baigent) in Wakefield in 1853. Robson brought Wisteria cuttings with him from Kew where he was formerly employed. He was employed on his arrival by R. Turner (known locally as the "Petticoat Man") who had designed and owned a Biblical Garden in 88 Valley Wakefield. Robson was Superintendent of the St John's Sunday School from 1871-1900'. Flook 1992. The tree is scheduled as protected tree 528 on the Tasman Resource Management Plan. |
| 9 | TSR/0442 | Sequoia sempervirens | The second of two tall Redwoods on the approach drive to St John's built in 1846. This tree has a forked trunk from 2.5m. above ground level (Flook, R.R., 1992). See notes on tree registration @441@ |
| 10 | TSR/0443 | Sequoiadendron giganteum | The largest of two healthy trees on the skyline of Wakefield, making a heritage landscape composition when viewed from Pitfure Road. St John's is the oldest Anglican Church in the South Island and is still in regular use. These trees were planted by either John Gibbs sexton, or by William Robson, who arrived with his wife Eliza (sister to Edward Baigent) in Wakefield in 1853. Robson brought Wisteria cuttings with him from Kew where he was formerly employed. He was employed on his arrival by R. Turner (known locally as the "Petticoat Man") who had designed and owned a Biblical Garden in 88 Valley Wakefield. Robson was Superintendent of the St John's Sunday School from 1871-1900' (Flook, R. 1992). The tree is listed as Protected Tree 530 on the Tasman Resource Management Plan. |
| 11 | TSR/0444 | Sequoiadendron giganteum | One of two vigorous healthy trees on the skyline of Wakefield. St John's is the oldest Anglican Church in the South Island and is still in regular use. These trees were planted by either John Gibbs sexton, or by William Robson, who arrived with his wife Eliza (sister to Edward Baigent) in Wakefield in 1853. Robson brought Wisteria cuttings with him from Kew where he was formerly employed. He was employed on his arrival by R. Turner (known locally as the "Petticoat Man") who had designed and owned a Biblical Garden in 88 Valley Wakefield. Robson was Superintendant of the St John's Sunday School from 1871-1900'. Flook 1992. The tree is scheduled as Protected Tree 531 on the Tasman Resourse Management Plan. |
| 12 | TSR/0445 | Quercus coccinea | 'A difficult tree to measure accurately. The proximity of this tree to the Church's main entrance and it's particular shapeliness is very pleasing. This tree has an unusual bifurcated trunk just above the ground which rejoins at 4.5m. but the tree maintains a healthy and robust canopy'. Flook 1992. |
| 13 | TSR/0446 | Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' | The cedar is recorded in the St John's Centennial Handbook 1846-1946, as having been transplanted by William Robson from Turners Biblical Garden in 88 Valley. It does not give the date of transplant (Flook, R.R. 1992). |
| 14 | TSR/0532 | Quercus robur | There are two trees in this location, see @533@. The other is taller with this tree having a larger girth. 'Brought to New Zealand on the vessel 'Skiold' 1844 by Busch who was a squatter on the land owned by Fedor and Charles Kelling. The history is described in the book 'Pioneers of the Aniseed Valley' by Ruth Whittaker ISBN no. 0-473-01094-1 published by Stiles Print. Also described in 'The Busch Line - Serfdom to Freedom' by Harold Busch, Printed by Kerslake, Billens and Humphrey Ltd.' (Whalley & Flook 1993). This tree is listed on the Tasman Resource Management plan as T696 This tree was blown over during a severe easterly gale on Wednesday the 6th of June 2012. The tree was situated beside a steam and as a result had a very shallow root plate. The tree was otherwise in excellent health with no visible decay to attribute to the failure (Cadwallader, B.G. 2012). |
| 15 | TSR/0533 | Quercus robur | The second of two trees at this location, see @532@. 'Brought to New Zealand on the vessel 'Skiold'1844 by Busch who was a squatter on the land owned by Fedor and Charles Kelling. The history is described in the book 'Pioneers of the Aniseed Valley' by Ruth Whittaker ISBN no. 0-473-01094-1 published by Stiles Print. Also described in 'The Busch Line - Serfdom to Freedom' by Harold Busch, Printed by Kerslake, Billens and Humphrey Ltd.' (Whalley & Flook 1993). The tree is listed as tree number 697 on the Tasman District Council Resource Management Plan. |
| 16 | TSR/0537 | Eucalyptus obliqua | 'This fine healthy tree, an outstanding landmark visible from most of the surrounding territory, was planted by an earlier owner Ted Shaw who moved to Mapua in 1919. He was an active and valued member of the community as mentioned in the book 'The Fruits of Labour ' by Bernard L. Wells of Mapua' (Brown & Eckroyd 1994). |
| 17 | TSR/0629 | Rhododendron 'Sir Robert Peel' | Planted by Bill Menzies (Flook 2001) |
| 18 | TSR/0630 | Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' | This Elm is adjacent the Rhododendron. TDC protected tree number T614. |
| 19 | TSR/0631 | Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' | A fine specimen (Flook 2001). TDC protected tree number T613. |
| 20 | TSR/0635 | Cupressus sempervirens | One of 7 trees, this one is TDC protected tree 513. They form together with the old church a picturesque landmark on the Waimea west landscape and can be seen from 2kms. away (Flook 2002). The tree unfortunately lost its distinctive top in a recent storm (Cadwallader, B.G., 2017) |
| 21 | TSR/0636 | Cupressus sempervirens | One of 7 trees. They form together with the old church a picturesque landmark on the Waimea West landscape and can be seen from 2kms. away. Flook 2002. |
| 22 | TSR/0637 | Cupressus sempervirens | One of 7 trees. The trees form together with the old church a picturesque landmark on the Waimea West landscape and can be seen from 2 kms. away (Flook 2002). |
| 23 | TSR/0686 | Cupressus macrocarpa | An outstanding tree that was initially thought to be a single-stemmed specimen. Subsequent inspection has found the tree to have two, perhaps 3 fused stems. Located well off the beaten track, the tree is likely to have been planted at the same time as the Totaranui Avenue trees 8km to the north of here. Locals suggest the Strauss family owned land at this location around the turn of the century (Cadwallader, BG 2008). |
| 24 | TSR/0687 | Eucalyptus regnans | An extraordinary tree that towers above the 35 metre high Pinus radiata plantation it is situated amongst. Known as the 'Barrington Gum', it was named after the former farm that the area was known as in the 1870's. At the time of writing the tree was the second tallest tree recorded in New Zealand (Cadwallader, B.G., 2009). Refererences: The Prow, September 10, 2021 <a href="https://www.theprow.org.nz/places/barrington-gum/#.Y9bcna1BzV8">The giant gum and Kingsland Forest Park in Richmond</a>. Nelson Weekly - September 16, 2016 <a href="https://nelsonweekly.co.nz/2016/09/video-nzs-second-tallest-tree-discovered-nelson/">Video: NZ’s second tallest tree discovered in Nelson</a>. There are now several other known trees in the 70-80 metre class in NZ but this tree still ranks highly (Cadwallader, 2010). The tree escaped disaster on the 14 Dec 2011 when heavy rain triggered a slip behind the tree. The resulting torrent of mud and debris narrowly missed the tree leaving a stream flowing beside the stem (Cadwallader. Dec 2011). |
| 25 | TSR/0693 | Eucalyptus globulus subsp. globulus | 'A very large tree that is now past it's best. The tree has suffered from stock damage to its base. Whilst the tree looks to be declining, it still looks in a similar condition to when photographed in the late 80's' (Cadwallader, B.G. 2009) Reported to have been planted by a Mr. Parkinson. 'This tree has the largest diameter known for this species in New Zealand - DBH 141", Ht. 144ft, in 1969. Burstall S.W. NZFRI Forest Mensuration Report No.21 Feb. 1974 (unpublished), pg. 27. The tree was further noted in Burstall's subsequent book as 'the largest diameter of this species recorded in New Zealand - 368cm' Burstall, S.W. & Sale, E.V. (1984) Great Trees of New Zealand. A.H. & A.W. Reed Ltd, Wellington. pg. 265. The tree is protected on the Tasman District Resource Management Plan as PT165. |
| 26 | TSR/0694 | Quercus robur | Currently the largest English oak in New Zealand following the demise of the former NZ champion in Hastings (NZNTT, 2013). Historical notes; 'Planted by Dr. and Mrs J. Sawford Greenwood, c1875. The largest English oak recorded in the South Island and one of the tallest in New Zealand. It is said to have been raised from an acorn collected by Mrs Greenwood from the Barnicoat oaks at Ashfield, lower Queen Street, Richmond'. NZFRI Forest Mensuration Report, No. 21 Feb. 1974. Burstall S.W. Greater clarification on the year of planting is provided in a letter dated August 21st 1943 from Miss E. Theodora Greenwood. 'The oak tree was grown from an acorn my mother brought back in her pocket from Mr. Barnicoat's oak field in Richmond, the first time she rode over to Nelson after her marriage in 1864' This letter was addressed to the, then, owner of the property Mr. Edgar S. Wratt. Copy of letter supplied by Mr. Martin Whittaker, current owner. |
| 27 | TSR/0695 | Eucalyptus bicostata | The largest recorded tree of this species in the world (NZNTT, 2009). This tree was noted in Burstall and Sale's book 'The Great Trees of New Zealand' but was named as Eucalyptus macarthurii in error. ref pg. 81. The tree is one of many outstanding blue gums in this region. There is no recorded history of how the tree came to be planted but it is considered to be c1850. The very large buttress (lignotuber) attracts many children from the nearby school to play beneath the tree. Earlier diameter records include: 244cm 1966, 275cm 1984. The tree is listed on the Tasman Resource Management Plan as PT702 (Cadwallader B.G., 2009). |
| 28 | TSR/0696 | Abies nordmanniana | The largest recorded girth for this species outside of its natural range. NZNTT 2010 An impressive tree in its natural form with branches to the ground. There are a number of other large exotic trees on this farm that may have come from the old Tapawera Forestry nursey site nearby. Livestock activity under the tree has exposed the large surface roots. The tree is listed on the Tasman Resource Management Plan schedule as PT838 (Cadwallader, B.G., 2010). Allan Herbarium voucher specimen CHR 610025 - ID 2010/0079 |
| 29 | TSR/0699 | Liriodendron tulipifera | A very large impressive specimen. The tree is located on land once occupied by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR). The house is reported to have built in the 1930's for a former director. A photo of the property taken in 1946 does not show the tree or it was very small at the time. The size of the tree now is a testament to the reason the DSIR chose this location. Information supplied by current owner J. Spicer. The tree is a Category A protected tree on the Tasman District Resource Management Plan and listed as PT204. Cadwallader, BG. 2009. |
| 30 | TSR/0700 | Quercus bicolor | A stately tree located in a row with other old trees in Memorial Park, Motueka. The tree is protected on the Tasman Resource Management Plan as a B category tree. It is listed as PT341 on the tree schedule. A very large tree (Cadwallader, BG. 2009). |