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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/2235 |
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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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Recorded as Tree 63 on the arboretum list, this specimen has exceptional stature and stands as a legacy of Orton Bradley’s forward-thinking approach to landscape development. It embodies his vision for establishing enduring, large-scale exotic trees whose full significance would emerge only over successive generations.
Further historical context is provided in Orton Bradley Park Tree Record CR/G1279 (Hammer, J.R., 2026). |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Sequoia | |
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| Species: | sempervirens | |
| Common names: | redwood, coast redwood, California redwood | |
| Height: | 50.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 689 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 219.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 13.70m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 37.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 25.60m | |
| 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: | Yellowing of internal canopy at time of visit. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Strong cylindrical apical form. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 458 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 02 Feb 2026 | Hammer, J.R. |
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Images
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Ra Hammer | 02 Feb 2026 |