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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/1996 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | J W Morrison |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This tree is the 1st of 2 rare examples of large mature Kahikatea in the east Auckland region. It stands at the bottom of a valley in a small flat area next to a stream and steep cliffs. This Beauty is about 35 metres tall and has been measured at just under 5 metres in circumference Its counterpart about 15 metres away was probably as tall but snapped at the top but is much more impressive at the base (Morrison, J.W.)
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Dacrycarpus | |
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| Species: | dacrydioides | |
| Common names: | kahikatea, white pine | |
| Height: | 35.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 496 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.5 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 157.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 10.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 15.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 12.50m | |
| 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: | Large tree with a nice crown. Like many old kahikatea it’s showing signs of hollowness at the base. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 320 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 02 Sep 2024 | Morrison, J. W. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Jack Morrison | 04 Sep 2024 |