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Tree Information x

Identifier: BPR/1026
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree – National interest
General Notes:
This tree is regarded as the largest in New Zealand (Smillie, M., 2023).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Agathis
Species: robusta
Common names: south Queensland kauri, Queensland kauri, tennis ball tree
Height: 32.40m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 709 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 225.7 cm
Crown Spread A: 19.40m
Crown Spread B: 20.40m
Avg. Crown Spread: 19.90m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: c1880
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 144 years
Tree Health Description: Appears to be in fine health.
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Noticable lean, probably due to crowding from adjacent tree.
Champion Tree Score: 402
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
12 Aug 2024 K.P. Barker and O.H.L. Brochner
09 Jan 2013 Smillie, M.J.
07 Nov 2001 Kenny, P.

Location

Lat/Long: -37.724976351013744 / 176.14621818065643
Location Name: Yatton Park
Address: Fraser St
Suburb:
City/Town: Tauranga
Region: Bay of Plenty - Central Plateau
Location Description: Near the Harrier St entrance to the park
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Tauranga City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Matt Smillie 09 Jan 2013
Matt Smillie 09 Jan 2013
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