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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2241
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree – National interest
General Notes:
This tree is easily overlooked from the path, requiring visitors to step aside and move through its curtain of foliage to fully appreciate its scale and form. Growing in an open position, many of its lateral limbs have developed to substantial size and now compete with the main leader. (Cadwallader, B.G, 2026)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Thuja
Species: plicata
Common names: western red cedar,
Height: 30.40m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 499 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 158.8 cm
Crown Spread A: 19.00m
Crown Spread B: 20.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 19.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: In good health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Many competing tops
Champion Tree Score: 312
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
26 Feb 2026 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.52973683546111 / 172.61979837728916
Location Name: Christchurch Botanic Garder
Address: Rolleston Ave
Suburb:
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: On the south side of weather station lawn
Public Accessibility: Botanic Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 26 Feb 2026
Brad Cadwallader 26 Feb 2026
Brad Cadwallader 26 Feb 2026
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