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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/2215 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Hammer, J.R. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes:
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This superb large redwood specimen is in near-perfect condition.
Kinloch Estate has a history dating back to the 1850s, established by Hugh Buchanan, with its prominent homestead potentially built in the late 1880s-90s, before the government purchased the land for subdivision in 1906. The tree is thought to pre-date the house but it is unclear when it was planted. The introduction of the species to New Zealand occurred in 1859 at Mt Peel Station. The tree retains excellent overall structure, with the only notable feature being a codominant stem near the upper crown (Hammer, J.R., 2026). |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Sequoiadendron | |
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| Species: | giganteum | |
| Common names: | giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia | |
| Height: | 46.80m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 1204 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 383.2 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 25.10m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 26.40m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 25.75m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1870 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 156 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Excellent vigour | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Impressive symmetrical form. Co-dominant leaders in the top 10 meters. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 649 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 06 Jan 2026 | Hammer, J.R. |
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Images
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Ra Hammer | 06 Jan 2026 |
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Ra Hammer | 06 Jan 2026 |