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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2125
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
A substantial tree situated on a prominent knob overlooking the sea. Given its proximity to Ohinetahi, it is more than likely to have been planted by Potts, circa 1880 (Hammer, J.R., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Eucalyptus
Species: globulus
Common names: southern blue gum, blue gum
Height: 34.80m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: a challenge to measure height
Girth: 669 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.6 m
Girth Comments: sheer cliff on 1/3 of tree
Diameter: 212.9 cm
Crown Spread A: 22.20m
Crown Spread B: 18.40m
Avg. Crown Spread: 20.30m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: 1880
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 145 years
Tree Health Description: fair to good vigour
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: good form for the wind exposure it must receive
Champion Tree Score: 394
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

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

Location

Lat/Long: -43.63397261468866 / 172.6473887562752
Location Name:
Address: 10 Church Lane
Suburb: Governors Bay
City/Town: Lyttelton
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Doing well to be standing due to the exposure and growing on a small cliff.
Public Accessibility: Private-Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Raoni Hammer 11 Nov 2025
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