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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/2133 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Hammer, J.R. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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Taunton Gardens is a notable historic estate in Governors Bay, near Christchurch, with the main house dating from 1852. The early cottage, built from volcanic sandstone and sod, suffered earthquake damage and was later carefully rebuilt by the property’s owner, a respected botanist and nurseryman known for his horticultural work. Within this historic setting, the oak is one of the estate’s most prominent specimens, distinguished by its size and long association with the early development of the garden (Hammer, J.R., 2025).
Reference Stuff. (2016, October 3). Trade Me Property: Historic stone house and gardens at Governor’s Bay up for sale. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | cerris | |
| Common names: | Turkey oak, | |
| Height: | 15.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 453 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 144.2 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 28.70m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 27.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 27.85m | |
| 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: | poor vigour, canopy retrenching | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | very wide canopy | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 252 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 12 Nov 2025 | Hammer, J.R. |
Location
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Images
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Ra Hammer | 12 Nov 2025 |