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Tree Information x

Identifier: TSR/0635
Historical Reg No: 372a
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Flook, R.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
One of 7 trees, this one is TDC protected tree 513. They form together with the old church a picturesque landmark on the Waimea west landscape and can be seen from 2kms. away (Flook 2002).

The tree unfortunately lost its distinctive top in a recent storm (Cadwallader, B.G., 2017)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Cupressus
Species: sempervirens
Common names: Mediterranean cypress, Italian cypress
Height: 12.60m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 248 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 78.9 cm
Crown Spread A: 11.00m
Crown Spread B: 10.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 10.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: circa 1873
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 153 years
Tree Health Description: (none)
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 148
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 231

Observations

Date Observer Action
27 Jan 2017 Cadwallader, B.G.
22 Sep 2008 Cadwallader, B.G.
01 Jan 2002 Flook RR

Location

Lat/Long: -41.338431688612964 / 173.10585379649183
Location Name: St. Michael's Anglican Church
Address: 552 Waimea West Road
Suburb:
City/Town: Waimea West
Region: Tasman
Location Description: Located south-east of the church near the boundary. A smaller tree is nearby.
Public Accessibility: Church-Cemetery
Local Authority: Tasman District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 27 Jan 2017
Brad Cadwallader 28 Jan 2010
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