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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2244
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Now uncommon in the United Kingdom as a result of Dutch elm disease, the species survives in significant numbers primarily in Brighton and Hove (Cadwallader, B.G., 2026).

[1] Identification: Peter Bourne, Ulmus spp. specialist, Brighton UK pers.comm. email, 25.02.2026

Single Tree Details

Genus: Ulmus
Species: x hollandica 'Major'
Common names: Dutch elm, 'Major' elm
Height: 29.20m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 411 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 130.8 cm
Crown Spread A: 23.00m
Crown Spread B: 25.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 24.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: A little thin in the upper canopy
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 277
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: -43.52896940364746 / 172.62684372592014
Location Name: Hagley Park
Address: Armagh St
Suburb:
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: The second of 3 elms on the right after crossing the Armagh St bridge (right side of the path)
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 25 Feb 2026
Brad Cadwallader 25 Feb 2026
Brad Cadwallader 25 Feb 2026
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