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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2129
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
A prominent tree over looking the Governors Bay School. The is smaller epicormic growth from the base, and a large secondary stem strongly influences girth. The tree was more than likely planted by Potts circa 1880 (Hammer, J.R., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Eucalyptus
Species: globulus
Common names: southern blue gum, blue gum
Height: 33.40m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 852 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: Taken from cliff on back of tree
Diameter: 271.2 cm
Crown Spread A: 37.40m
Crown Spread B: 28.60m
Avg. Crown Spread: 33.00m
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: large spread out canopy
Champion Tree Score: 472
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

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

Location

Lat/Long: -43.624079021230045 / 172.6506476402283
Location Name:
Address: Jetty Rd
Suburb: Governors Bay
City/Town: Banks Peninsula
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Next to road on steep bank
Public Accessibility: Public Walkway
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 12 Nov 2025
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