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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2166
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
The link below goes into detail of the planting and tree history in the school. The last sentence mentions an elm in the quad, though it is unclear if it refers to this golden elm or the Horizontal elm (see record CR/2165).
Hammer, J.R., 2025

Reference
https://hail.to/st-bedes-college/article/Qdwj9ko

Single Tree Details

Genus: Ulmus
Species: glabra 'Lutescens'
Common names: golden wych elm,
Height: 15.60m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 430 cm
Girth measurement height: 1 m
Girth Comments: measured at the most narrow point
Diameter: 136.9 cm
Crown Spread A: 26.00m
Crown Spread B: 23.50m
Avg. Crown Spread: 24.75m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: 1930
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 95 years
Tree Health Description: Good vigour
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 5
Tree Form Comments: Large included stems
Champion Tree Score: 0
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

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

Location

Lat/Long: -43.483107156844596 / 172.62101593613627
Location Name: St Bede's College
Address: 210 Papanui Rd
Suburb: Papanui
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Located in the inner Quad
Public Accessibility: School/University
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 25 Nov 2025
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