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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | SR/0351 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 191 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Baird, D. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree – National interest |
| General Notes: |
This was the first tree registered in Southland in 1989 (Watson, W. 1991).
The tree is reported to have been planted in 1924 by W.D. Lennie, a local nurseryman and landscape gardener. The trees has shown remarkable growth (Baird, D. 1989). Reference. Burstall SW. FM. Report no.23. 1970; p.32. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Araucaria | |
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| Species: | araucana | |
| Common names: | Chilean pine, monkey-puzzle | |
| Height: | 21.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 446 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 142 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 22.40m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 22.40m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 22.40m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1924 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 101 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | The tree appears to be under some stress. A large wound is present at the base. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Typical of the species | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 265 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 01 Apr 2014 | Cadwallader, B.G., Raymond, A. & Morgan, G. | |
| 00 Aug 1997 | Southland Regional Council | |
| 01 Jan 1989 | Baird, D. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 01 Apr 2014 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 01 Apr 2014 |