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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2243
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree – International interest
General Notes:
A very large tree for this c1885 Danish cultivar. Most of the old trees in Europe have succumbed to Dutch Elm Disease (Cadwallader, B.G., 2026).
Reference
1] Identification: Peter Bourne, Ulmus spp. specialist, Brighton UK pers.comm. email, 26.02.2026

Single Tree Details

Genus: Ulmus
Species: minor 'Hoersholmensis'
Common names: Hoersholm elm,
Height: 25.60m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 424 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 135 cm
Crown Spread A: 21.00m
Crown Spread B: 23.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 22.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Appears in good health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Some mechanical wounding to the base
Champion Tree Score: 269
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
25 Feb 2026 Cadwallader, B.G. & Hammer, J.R.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.52891398047249 / 172.62708244252246
Location Name: Hagley Park
Address: Armagh Street
Suburb:
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: The first of the 3 elms (left of the path) after crossing the Armagh St Bridge into the park.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 27 Feb 2026
Brad Cadwallader 27 Feb 2026
Brad Cadwallader 27 Feb 2026
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