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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/1136 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | VanWijngaarden, R. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
This dawn redwood is growing at the eastern end of the Governor's Lawn at Government House. Trees of this age are rare in Auckland. Please see record AR/G1141 for expanded notes about the history of the site. (VanWijngaarden, R. 2013)
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Metasequoia | |
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| Species: | glyptostroboides | |
| Common names: | dawn redwood, shui-shan, water fir | |
| Height: | 23.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 281 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 89.4 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 16.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 16.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 16.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1960 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 65 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | This tree appears to be in average health for its size and age. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | This dawn redwood is growing closely to a large pohutukawa which is suppressing one side of it. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 199 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 21 Aug 2013 | VanWijngaarden, R. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 21 Aug 2013 |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 21 Aug 2013 |