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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/2223 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Hammer, J.R. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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Acer griseum (paperbark maple) was recorded at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in December 1959, representing one of the earliest documented accessions of the species in New Zealand cultivation.
The paperbark maple entered New Zealand’s horticultural trade during the mid- to late-20th century and became a valued specimen tree in gardens, parks, and arboreta. While precise introduction dates are not always documented, nursery catalogues and planting records from the 1950s onward reflect its increasing popularity (Hammer, J.R., 2026). References https://www.rnzih.org.nz/RNZIH_Journal NZ_Plants_and_Gardens_1963_Sep_5-4.pdf (Metcalf, L. J. (1959). Acer griseum (paper‑bark maple). New Zealand Plants and Gardens, 111(September), 20. Christchurch Botanic Gardens record. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Acer | |
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| Species: | griseum | |
| Common names: | paperbark maple, | |
| Height: | 8.80m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | Planted as a trio, the trees collectively form a single canopy, with minor suppression resulting from their close proximity. | |
| Girth: | 126 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Girth measurement was taken from the southern stem, which is slightly larger than the other two. | |
| Diameter: | 40.1 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 9.70m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 7.10m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 8.40m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1959 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 67 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Exhibiting good overall vigour, with well-developed, exfoliating paperbark and strong characteristic colour. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Planted as a trio, the trees collectively form a single canopy, with minor suppression resulting from their close proximity. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 85 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 17 Jan 2026 | Hammer, J.R. |
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Ra Hammer | 17 Jan 2026 |