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Tree Information x

Identifier: WTR/2253
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Ashby, J. N.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Two kahikatea and one rimu left behind when area logged many years ago (Ashby, J. N., 2026).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Dacrycarpus
Species: dacrydioides
Common names: kahikatea, white pine
Given Name: The Swamp Kahikitea
Height: 41.90m
Height measurement method: Clinometer
Height Comments: height mixture of LIDAR and Leupold rangefinder
Girth: 541 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.6 m
Girth Comments: very straight trunk small buttress
Diameter: 172.2 cm
Crown Spread A: 15.70m
Crown Spread B: 11.30m
Avg. Crown Spread: 13.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: circa 1730
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 296 years
Tree Health Description: some slight deterioration in canopy last few years
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 362
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
22 Apr 2026 Ashby, J. N.

Location

Lat/Long: -40.894547631532184 / 175.1131354570389
Location Name: Lower Terrace
Address: 201 Mangaone South Road
Suburb: Reikorangi
City/Town: Waikanae
Region: Wellington
Location Description: in middle of swampy section of lower river terrace
Public Accessibility: Private Bush
Local Authority: Kapiti Coast District Council

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