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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2181
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree – National interest
General Notes:
A substantial tree planted in the centre of a established cottage garden. This area is otherwise known as the Heritage Rose Garden (Hammer, J.R., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Magnolia
Species: acuminata
Common names: cucumber tree,
Height: 15.90m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 412 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 131.1 cm
Crown Spread A: 19.70m
Crown Spread B: 23.90m
Avg. Crown Spread: 21.80m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: (none)
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Large diameter trunk with expansive canopy
Champion Tree Score: 232
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
13 Dec 2025 Hammer, J.R.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.5331073670344 / 172.62279558181766
Location Name: Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Address: Rolleston Ave
Suburb: Central City
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Near the heritage rose garden. South / West corner of the botanic gardens in a cottage garden display.
Public Accessibility: Botanic Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 13 Dec 2025
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