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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/2176 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Hammer, J.R. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This tree is situated in Sunnyside Heritage Garden the only remaining part of the once vast complex of 19th century buildings and grounds that comprised Sunnyside Lunatic Asylum, Christchurch’s first mental health facility - now Hillmorton Hospital (Hammer, J.T., 2025).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Abies | |
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| Species: | pinsapo | |
| Common names: | Spanish fir, | |
| Height: | 26.10m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 220 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 70 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 11.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 9.90m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 10.45m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Good vigor | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Upright growth with historical suppression | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 181 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 10 Dec 2025 | Hammer, J.R. |
Location
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Images
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Ra Hammer | 10 Dec 2025 |