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Tree Information x

Identifier: NNR/0750
Historical Reg No: 398b
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Grundy, P.R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
This fine tree is located near the head of Washington Valley and 450 m to the south of the better known 'Songer Tree' NNR/0749. (Grundy 1994)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 39.60m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 762 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 242.6 cm
Crown Spread A: 16.00m
Crown Spread B: 20.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 18.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: c1914
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 110 years
Tree Health Description: In very good health. BGC 2010
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Branching to the ground. A large wound a 2m resulting from the removal of a large co-dominant leader in 2000
Champion Tree Score: 445
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 165

Observations

Date Observer Action
26 Aug 2020 Cadwallader, B.G.
17 Jul 2010 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -41.27345233889799 / 173.26531648635864
Location Name: Sequoia Reserve
Address: Mount Vernon Place
Suburb: Washington Valley
City/Town: Nelson
Region: Nelson
Location Description: Easily visible within the reserve.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Nelson City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Thomas Bate 26 Sep 2015
Brad Cadwallader 14 Jul 2010
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