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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2242
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree – International interest
General Notes:
A substantial specimen of this 1746 hybrid cultivar [1] situated beside the Hagley Park Golf Clubhouse (Cadwallader, B.G., 2026).
Reference
1] Identification: Peter Bourne, Ulmus spp. specialist, Brighton UK pers.comm. email, 25.02.2026

Single Tree Details

Genus: Ulmus
Species: x hollandica 'Vegeta'
Common names: Huntingdon elm,
Height: 26.20m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 527 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 167.7 cm
Crown Spread A: 28.00m
Crown Spread B: 32.40m
Avg. Crown Spread: 30.20m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Appears in very good health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 318
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

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

Location

Lat/Long: -43.52663601584597 / 172.61981447054325
Location Name: Hagley Park
Address: Rolleston Ave
Suburb:
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Beside the golf clubhouse
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

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