This graceful Camperdown elm occupies a prominent position beside the Avon River, just east of the historic band rotunda and waka mooring. Planted in the early 1930s, it forms part of a notable pair of weeping elms, together with the larger specimen to the west (see CR/2260). Together, they are very distinctive and much admired trees in this part of the city.

Unlike many trees that grow upright, the Camperdown elm develops a broad, weeping canopy with branches that sweep downward to the ground, creating a living shelter beneath its crown. In spring, the tree is adorned with masses of small flowers, while throughout the year its cascading form draws the attention of visitors and photographers alike.

For more than ninety years, these trees have stood as a quiet witnesses to the life of the riverbank and the many events, performances, celebrations, and everyday moments that have unfolded around the nearby band rotunda. Together with the river and surrounding landscape, they contribute significantly to the character and charm of this much-loved Christchurch setting (NZNTT, 2026)