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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MR/0348 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 188 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Elwood-Smith A, Soper B |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – International interest |
| General Notes:
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This tree has been verified as having the largest girth for the species in the world (NZNTT 2009).
'This tree was planted by Henry Godfrey, an early Wairau farmer and politician. This tree has potentially the largest girth of this species in the world. It has three trunks with the southern most trunk being pressured from it's vertical position by the other two trunks. The other two trunks appear to be suckers. The tree also stands on the farm property, which was the site of the first flour mill in Marlborough. This tree is frequently pointed out to tourists on the Marlborough Wine Trail'. Elwood-Smith 1989. Reference. Burstall SW. FM. Report no.21. 1974; p.12. Burstall SW & Sale EV. 'Great Trees of New Zealand' 1984; p.180. The largest girth recorded in Australia of E. viminalis is 10.00m. The tree is located at Evercreech reserve in N/E Tasmania. The height of this tree is considerably higher than the 'Woodbourne' gum though, standing at 89m. 2009 ref. www.nationalregisterofbigtrees.com.au Definition - manna is a white sugary sap from a predatory insect. ref; Forest Trees of Australia 5th ed. 2006 Boland et.al. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Eucalyptus | |
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| Species: | viminalis | |
| Common names: | Manna gum, ribbon gum, white gum | |
| Given Name: | 'White Knight' | |
| Height: | 46.50m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer - SUUNTO | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 1020 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.8 m | |
| Girth Comments: | A measurement cannnot be taken at 1.4 because the gap between adjacent stems has closed. | |
| Diameter: | 324.7 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 28.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 35.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 32.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1850 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 163 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | One secondary stem has died and the other is in poor health. The main stem appears in good condition. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 580 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 25 Nov 2009 | Cadwallader B.G. | |
| 01 Jan 1989 | Elwood-Smith A, Soper B |
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Brad Cadwallader | 22 Nov 2009 |