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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2112
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree – International interest
General Notes:
A substantial tree for the species (Cadwallader, B.G., 2015).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Pinus
Species: muricata
Common names: bishop pine, Muricata pine
Height: 24.40m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 436 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 138.8 cm
Crown Spread A: 15.00m
Crown Spread B: 12.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 13.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Appears in good health. Some deadwood in lower canopy
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 263
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
18 Oct 2025 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.53165325479945 / 172.6178604812759
Location Name: Christchurch Botanic Garden
Address: Rolleston Ave
Suburb:
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: In the pinetum
Public Accessibility: Botanic Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 18 Oct 2025
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