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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | BPR/2287 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – International interest |
| General Notes:
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The tallest of several mature Japanese cedars surviving from early experimental plantings at the Whakarewarewa Nursery site, established in 1898. These trees form part of the site's early forestry history and reflect the introduction and trialling of exotic tree species in New Zealand (Cadwallader, B.G., 2016).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cryptomeria | |
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| Species: | japonica | |
| Common names: | Japanese cedar, sugi | |
| Height: | 51.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | Also Nikon Pro | |
| Girth: | 357 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 113.6 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 15.80m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 14.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 15.15m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Drawn up amongst other trees | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 322 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 28 Oct 2026 | Cadwallader, B.G., Hammer, J.R. & Park, A. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 28 Oct 2026 |