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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2249
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hammer, J.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
A fine looking variegated elm. The tree occupies a prominent roadside position, with a broad canopy extending over the street.

Despite its co-dominant stem, the tree is healthy and contributes positively to the surrounding streetscape (Hammer, R.J., 2026)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Ulmus
Species: minor 'Variegata'
Common names: silver elm, variegated elm
Height: 22.60m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 382 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 121.6 cm
Crown Spread A: 22.80m
Crown Spread B: 22.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 22.40m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Good health but two dead tree parts in upper canopy
Tree Form Type: Multi-trunk
Number of Trunks: 2
Tree Form Comments: good
Champion Tree Score: 0
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
19 Mar 2026 Hammer, J.R.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.521027656632654 / 172.64761137962344
Location Name: Aotea Motel
Address: 302 Bealey Ave
Suburb: CHCH Central
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: In the front garden of motel with canopy growing over road.
Public Accessibility: Private-Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Ra Hammer 19 Mar 2026
Ra Hammer 19 Mar 2026
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