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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/2122 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Hammer, J.R. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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The largest of 3 mature yew in this historic cemetery. The foundation stone for the Anglican church of St Cuthbert was laid on 30 January 1860 and the plantings likely followed after this ((Hammer, J.R., 2015).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Taxus | |
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| Species: | baccata | |
| Common names: | yew, | |
| Given Name: | St Cuthbert's Yew | |
| Height: | 19.70m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 309 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.6 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 98.4 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 12.20m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 15.90m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 14.05m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1862 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 163 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | good vigour | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Canopy suppressed by other mature trees | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 198 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 11 Nov 2025 | Hammer, J.R. |
Location
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Images
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Ra Hammer | 11 Nov 2025 |