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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/2234 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Hammer, J.R., Blattner, M. Haliday, N. Sugerman-Haliday, M. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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A further notable giant redwood at Orton Bradley Park, although growth appears to have been moderated by the drier conditions at the upper part of the estate. Historical context is provided in Orton Bradley Park Tree Record CR/G1279 (Hammer, J.R., 2026).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Sequoiadendron | |
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| Species: | giganteum | |
| Common names: | giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia | |
| Height: | 40.70m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 730 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 232.4 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 17.90m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 25.20m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 21.55m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1890 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 136 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Good vigour | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Typical narrow, conical form | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 439 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 02 Feb 2026 | Hammer, J.R. |
Location
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Images
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Ra Hammer | 07 Feb 2026 |
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Ra Hammer | 02 Feb 2026 |