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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/2126 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Hammer, J.R. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree – National interest |
| General Notes:
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This is likely the very specimen that inspired T.H. Potts to champion Pinus radiata as an ideal species for reforesting New Zealand. Potts was a key figure in introducing and trialling exotic trees such as Monterey pine, and was among the earliest advocates for establishing public forest plantations (Hammer, J.R., 2025).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Pinus | |
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| Species: | radiata | |
| Common names: | radiata pine, Monterey pine | |
| Height: | 34.80m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 515 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.6 m | |
| Girth Comments: | A tricky measurement as it is situated on side of a cliff. | |
| Diameter: | 163.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 24.20m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 22.40m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 23.30m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1860 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 165 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Appears in good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Drawn up between 2 macrocarpa trees | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 336 | |
| 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 |