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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/1119 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree - International interest |
| General Notes: |
The plaque at the base of this tree reads:
'The Albert Edward Oak. First tree to be planted in these gardens. Planted on the 9th July, 1863 to commemorate the marriage of HRH Albert Edward and HRH Alexandra daughter of Christian IX King of Denmark.' |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | robur | |
| Common names: | English oak, common oak, oak | |
| Given Name: | The Albert Edward Oak | |
| Height: | 24.20m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 473 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 150.6 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 34.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 33.80m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 33.90m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | Jul 1863 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 161 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In good health. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | End-weight on long laterals developing. Cobra installed. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 293 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 29 Nov 2012 | Cadwallader, B.G. |
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Images
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Brad Cadwallader | 29 Nov 2012 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 29 Nov 2012 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 29 Nov 2012 |