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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2087
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Originally established on the south side of the road as Culverden Primary in 1896, the school became a District High School in 1960 and was renamed Amuri Area School in 1977. This tree appears to date from the early plantings following the construction of the High School in 1960 (Cadwallader, B. G., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Ulmus
Species: glabra 'Camperdownii'
Common names: Camperdown elm,
Height: 5.00m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 176 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 56 cm
Crown Spread A: 7.00m
Crown Spread B: 8.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 7.50m
Actual Planting Date: 1960
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 65 years
Tree Health Description: In excellent health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 92
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
11 Jul 2025 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -42.771077580741384 / 172.84741611465947
Location Name: Aumuri Area School
Address: School Road
Suburb:
City/Town: Culverden
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: In the courtyard on the western side of the main block.
Public Accessibility: School/University
Local Authority: Hurunui District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 11 Jul 2025
Brad Cadwallader 11 Jul 2025
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