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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/1380 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – International interest |
| General Notes:
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A very large sprawling tree for this cultivated elm. This and another tree of similar size at 1 Lincoln Road, Christchurch are considered to be the largest known trees of the species in the world (Cadwallader, B.G., 2016).
Ref: Peter Bourne, Ulmus spp. specialist,Brighton UK pers.comm. email 15.7.16 |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Ulmus | |
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| Species: | 'Louis van Houtte' | |
| Common names: | ||
| Height: | 20.90m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 566.2 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.6 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Low branching | |
| Diameter: | 180.2 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 36.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 26.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 31.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: |
Appears in reasonable health. |
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| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: |
Some recent branch failures over the pathway. The lowest left hand limb is now propped. There is some reversion in the upper canopy |
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| Champion Tree Score: | 317 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 21 Oct 2025 | Cadwallader, B.G. & Hanna, M.J. | |
| 10 Mar 2023 | Cornelius, M. | |
| 28 Nov 2012 | Cadwallader, B.G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 21 Oct 2025 |
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Matt Cornelius | 10 Mar 2023 |
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Matt Cornelius | 10 Mar 2023 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 28 Nov 2012 |
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Wouter Hagens | 16 Nov 2000 |