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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2130
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Planted by E. Sinclair in 1899, this tree remains in surprisingly good health despite the extensive asphalt covering much of its root plate (Hammer, J.R., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Cupressus
Species: macrocarpa
Common names: macrocarpa, Monterey cypress
Height: 22.20m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 0 cm
Girth measurement height: 0 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 0 cm
Crown Spread A: 22.60m
Crown Spread B: 26.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 24.30m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: 1899
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 126 years
Tree Health Description: good vigour
Tree Form Type: Multi-trunk
Number of Trunks: 5
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 0
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

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

Location

Lat/Long: -43.60563582068232 / 172.70046296715734
Location Name:
Address: Park Tce
Suburb: Cass Bay
City/Town: Lyttelton
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Clearly visible beside the road
Public Accessibility: Road Reserve
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 12 Nov 2025
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