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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2213
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.Hammer, J.R. & Hancox, B.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree – National interest
General Notes:
A fine Spanish fir in this very good collection of heritage trees. See more on the history of the Garden of Tāne on tree record CR/G1840 (Hammer, J.R., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Abies
Species: pinsapo
Common names: Spanish fir,
Height: 36.80m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 288 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 91.7 cm
Crown Spread A: 17.20m
Crown Spread B: 14.30m
Avg. Crown Spread: 15.75m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: In good health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 247
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

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

Location

Lat/Long: -43.81343260865208 / 172.96038764387123
Location Name: Garden of Tāne
Address: Rue Jolie
Suburb:
City/Town: Akaroa
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Enter through main gates at garden of Tāne and tree is 100 meters down the track.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 27 Dec 2025
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