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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2124
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Historic tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
The tree is likely one of T.H. Potts mensuration trial plantings from 1865. It is situated directly over the road from Ōhinetahi (Hammer, J.R., 2025)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 23.70m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 512 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.6 m
Girth Comments: rose and small cliff made this tricky
Diameter: 163 cm
Crown Spread A: 12.60m
Crown Spread B: 18.20m
Avg. Crown Spread: 15.40m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: 1880
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 145 years
Tree Health Description: good vigour
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: single leader
Champion Tree Score: 292
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
11 Nov 2025 Hammer, J.R.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.63494713095418 / 172.64394479990008
Location Name: She Chocolate
Address: 30 Governors-Teddington Bay Rd
Suburb: Governors Bay
City/Town: Banks Peninsula
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Behind house
Public Accessibility: Private-Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Raoni Hammer 11 Nov 2025
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