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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MR/0973 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes: |
This fine tree, situated on a small island in the middle of a stream, is currently one of largest in New Zealand (Cadwallader July 2012).
''This planting was begun by both Mr. and Mrs. Goyder using Murphy's Creek as a backdrop. It includes a Kauri 13m. high, a Ginkgo, Taxodium, Horse chestnut and an extensive planting of valuable Rhododendrons. Such a large planting of specimens is not often to be found in a town area and is worthy of protection' (Elwood-Smith 1991). |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Metasequoia | |
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| Species: | glyptostroboides | |
| Common names: | dawn redwood, shui-shan, water fir | |
| Height: | 27.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 529 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.3 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Measurements taken at IUFRO standard 1.3m for the national survey. | |
| Diameter: | 168.4 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 16.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 16.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 16.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1950 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 75 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | A very healthy tree (2012). | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 310 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 11 Feb 2012 | Cadwallader, B.G. | |
| 01 Jan 1991 | Elwood-Smith, A. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 11 Feb 2012 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 11 Feb 2012 |