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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | NR/0728 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Thwaites, K |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes:
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This is truly a magnificent specimen of this species and may well be one of the largest Lebanese cedars in New Zealand. It is the showpiece of a beautifully planned and planted historic homestead and garden. The homestead currently operates as the boutique Paheke Bed and Breakfast. Thwaites, K. 2010. The trees was recorded in S. W. Burstall's (unpublished) Mensuration report 16, Oct 1971 with the... [more] |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cedrus | |
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| Species: | libani | |
| Common names: | cedar of Lebanon, | |
| Height: | 30.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Stick Method | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 554 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Taken at the height of old rusty nail | |
| Diameter: | 176.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 28.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 25.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 26.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1865 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 147 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | This tree is in very healthy condition. Mar. 2010. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | An outstanding open grown specimen. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 338 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 11/10/1968 | Burstall, SW | |
| 17/02/2011 | Thwaites, K.J. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Kent Thwaites | 2005-09-19 |