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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MR/0585 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 342 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Ballinger, R,J. & James DR |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
Two trees were planted in the Marlborough High School grounds on the 4th July 1902 as a commemoration of the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. This tree was planted by George Benning, the youngest pupil at that time (Ballinger & James 1999). See record MR/0583 to view the Queen Alexandra Oak.
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | robur | |
| Common names: | English oak, common oak, oak | |
| Given Name: | 'King Edward VII Oak' | |
| Height: | 23.20m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 477 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 151.8 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 32.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 29.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 30.75m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | Jul 1902 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 123 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | The tree appears in good health. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Branching into two main stems at 5m. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 289 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 174 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 13 Jul 2013 | Cadwallader, B.G. | |
| 01 Jun 1999 | Ballinger R, & James, D.R. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 13 Jul 2013 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 13 Jul 2013 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 13 Jul 2013 |