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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/2089 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Barton, S. G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This tree was planted by Ian Barton in 1962. He was the Chief Forester for the Auckland City Council Bulk Water Department (later to become the Auckland Regional Authority) from 1961 to 1986. The tree is located on the front boundary of private property. The house was originally built in 1877 as the Hunua School headmaster's house, before becoming a forester's house and is now privately owned (Barton, S. G., 2025).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Metrosideros | |
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| Species: | excelsa 'Aurea' | |
| Common names: | yellow pōhutukawa, | |
| Height: | 13.10m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 650 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Measured at the base and is exaggerated due to low branches and aerial roots | |
| Diameter: | 206.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 21.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 20.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 20.75m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1962 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 63 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | The tree is in good condition exhibiting good vigour and vitality | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 7 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Low spreading canopy that has recently been pruned. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 09 Aug 2025 | Barton, S. G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Stuart Barton | 20 Jun 2025 |
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Stuart Barton | 20 Jun 2025 |