This small stand of totara was planted as a national trial in 1910 on a slope in pasture at this location. At planting, partial shelter was provided by natural kanuka, fivefinger (Pseudopanax arboreus (Murr.) Philipson), and Olearia species. The soils are Pawson Hill soils, mostly silt loams developed from greywacke with some basalt and rated as medium natural fertility. Initial spacing was 2 × 2 m.
When inspected in 1986 and in 1998, cattle trampling and damage to root systems were evident. Gaps in the stand indicated some earlier mortality had occurred. Growth has been slow compared with similar-aged totara on other sites. Stem form of interior trees is
considered good for an untended stand, with clear boles up to 7 m.
The largest Totara in 2025 was 303cm DBH, Height of 12.7m and a canopy spread of 11.6 x 8.2 m.
(Hammer, J.R., 2025).

Reference
GROWTH AND YIELD OF TOTARA IN PLANTED STANDS D.O. BERGIN and M.O. KIMBERLEY
New Zealand Forest Research Institute, Private Bag 3020, Rotorua, New Zealand (Received for publication 28 March 2000; revision 26 September 2003)