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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2158
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Possibly the oldest remnant of old-growth natives in the harbour basin (Hammer, J.R., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Prumnopitys
Species: taxifolia
Common names: mataī, black pine
Height: 15.70m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 330 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 105 cm
Crown Spread A: 7.80m
Crown Spread B: 14.20m
Avg. Crown Spread: 11.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Good vigour
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Good full canopy
Champion Tree Score: 190
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

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

Location

Lat/Long: -43.692473799772685 / 172.70133602619174
Location Name: Summit Walkway
Address: Western Valley Road
Suburb: Teddington
City/Town: Lyttelton
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: In dense Forest in a gullly
Public Accessibility: Public Walkway
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 18 Nov 2025
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