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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2251
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Evans, B.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
A large old Griselinia littoralis. Growing on top of a large rock. Multistem specimen with significant decay, typical for trees of this age. Impressive tree (Evans, B., 2026).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Griselinia
Species: littoralis
Common names: broadleaf,
Height: 8.00m
Height measurement method: Estimated
Height Comments: Dense canopy rooten above the canopy cover
Girth: 750 cm
Girth measurement height: 0.7 m
Girth Comments: Multistem
Diameter: 238.7 cm
Crown Spread A: 10.30m
Crown Spread B: 11.30m
Avg. Crown Spread: 10.80m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: At least 100 years old I estimate
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Large amounts of decay where the crown breaks the lower canopy
Tree Form Type: Multi-trunk
Number of Trunks: 5
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 0
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
12 Apr 2026 Evans, B.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.751727479275466 / 173.0166831724346
Location Name: Ōtepātotu Scenic Reserve
Address: 5080 Summit Road
Suburb: Le Bons Bay
City/Town: Akaroa
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: 5 minute walk to the NE through the bush
Public Accessibility: Department of Conservation
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brendon Evans 12 Apr 2026
Brendon Evans 12 Apr 2026
Brendon Evans 12 Apr 2026
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