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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/1112
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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The tallest in the Botanic Gardens and one six trees that line the northern side of Archery Lawn (Cadwallader, 2012).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 40.40m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 821 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 261.3 cm
Crown Spread A: 19.80m
Crown Spread B: 19.40m
Avg. Crown Spread: 19.60m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: In excellent health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Th canopy touching the ground.
Champion Tree Score: 472
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
29 Dec 2012 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.530881970304414 / 172.6240512728691
Location Name: Christchurch Botanic Garden
Address: Rolleston Avenue
Suburb:
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: The fourth tree west of the museum and near the cork oak.
Public Accessibility: Botanic Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 23 Jun 2013
Brad Cadwallader 23 Jun 2013
Brad Cadwallader 23 Jun 2013
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