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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | BPR/0424 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 257 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Hart ,R.W. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – International interest |
| General Notes: |
The tallest known Monterey cypress in the world (NZNTT 2009).
'Given that the species when mature, grows in its natural habitat normally from 6m. to 21m. high and 1.0m. to 1.2m in girth of the trunk, it is probable that this tree is the tallest species in the world. The tree was planted with others about 1892 by Gordon Cummings'. Burstall & Sale 1984. Reference. Burstall SW & Sale EV. 'Great Trees of New Zealand' 1984; pp.2/93/95. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cupressus | |
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| Species: | macrocarpa | |
| Common names: | macrocarpa, Monterey cypress | |
| Height: | 50.90m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Impulse 200 LR | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 562 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | 1989 data | |
| Diameter: | 178.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 20.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 20.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 20.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1892 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 132 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | (none) | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 405 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Unknown | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2002 | Van Pelt, R. | |
| 01 Jan 1989 | Hart RW | |
| 02 Nov 1983 | Burstall, S.W. |
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Matt Smillie | 18 Apr 2016 |
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Matt Smillie | 18 Apr 2016 |