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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WKR/0594 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 351c |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cook, S.F. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
This is the third of five trees in this group of maximum height 31.5m. and known as the 'Rest and Be Thankful' macrocarpas.'These trees were planted in or around 1891 by Sophia Thornton on the establishment of her homestead at Maungakawa. This corner was also used as a resting place for horses and humans possibly in the development of the farm' (Cook 1996). Simon Cook has lodged copious notes and records which are held with the Registration RNZIH no.351a to e.
As at July 2012 one of the trees in the group appears to have been removed (Pers. comm. Smillie, M. 2012) Ref:Click here to go to Google Maps |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cupressus | |
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| Species: | macrocarpa | |
| Common names: | macrocarpa, Monterey cypress | |
| Given Name: | 'Rest and Be Thankful' macrocarpas | |
| Height: | 31.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 1140 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 362.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 24.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 24.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 24.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1891 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 122 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | (none) | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 571 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Unknown | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 01 Jan 1996 | Cook, S.F. |
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