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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2217
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree – National interest
General Notes:
Another large tree in an established garden of the Kinloch Estate (hammer, J.R., 2026).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 49.80m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 986 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 313.9 cm
Crown Spread A: 24.30m
Crown Spread B: 22.50m
Avg. Crown Spread: 23.40m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: 1880
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 146 years
Tree Health Description: Good vigour.
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: No limbs for a long way up the trunk.
Champion Tree Score: 571
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
06 Jan 2026 Hammer, J.R.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.78986844481917 / 172.7969084978104
Location Name: Kinloch Estate
Address: 184 Kinloch Rd
Suburb: Little River
City/Town: Banks Peninsula
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Up driveway to main house.
Public Accessibility: Private-Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 06 Jan 2026
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