The NZNTT is actively seeking updated information for all trees in the register. If you have information about this tree that we don't currently have recorded, or wish to advise of an inaccuracy please use our information submission form to help us build a complete profile of this tree.
Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WKR/1933 |
|---|---|
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Lomas, M.R. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
|
An exceptionally large Monterey cypress that is located on a farm in Tamahere, Hamilton. It has been struck by lightning but still of formidable size and stature (Lomas, M.R., 2023).
|
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cupressus | |
|---|---|---|
| Species: | macrocarpa | |
| Common names: | macrocarpa, Monterey cypress | |
| Height: | 24.50m | |
| Height measurement method: | Triangle Method | |
| Height Comments: | The top of tree has died back owing to a lightning strike however this apex was used in the measurement rather than the existing canopy. A mobile phone app was used to triangulate the height | |
| Girth: | 1090 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1 m | |
| Girth Comments: | 1m was chosen owing to a large branch at breast height | |
| Diameter: | 347 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 29.20m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 27.60m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 28.40m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
unknown e.g. circa. 1860 |
|
| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | The tree some basal decay and the RHS lower canopy is dying back. The tree has been struck by lightning but otherwise seems in good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Good tree form but with some dying branches in the lower canopy | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 533 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 165 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2023 | Lomas, R |
Location
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
|---|---|---|
 |
Matthew Lomas | 19 Nov 2023 |