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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2164
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
A significant English Elm tree at 133 Centaurus Road in Christchurch, New Zealand, which is listed as a protected tree with the code T503, as noted in the Christchurch City Council's natural heritage plan (Hammer, J.R., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Ulmus
Species: procera
Common names: English elm,
Height: 22.40m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 456 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 145.1 cm
Crown Spread A: 27.80m
Crown Spread B: 19.90m
Avg. Crown Spread: 23.85m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: 1875
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 150 years
Tree Health Description: In good vigour
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Has been extensively canopy elevated
Champion Tree Score: 273
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

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

Location

Lat/Long: -43.56397970435767 / 172.64842945337298
Location Name:
Address: 133 Centurus Rd
Suburb: Cashmere
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Growing in private garden close to footpath
Public Accessibility: Public Walkway
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 24 Nov 2025
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