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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | TR/0769 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Smillie, M. J. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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Miss Jane Carrington planted a Pinus radiata, and four other trees at the base of Cannon Hill on 29 May 1876. The original Carrington Pine was removed sometime after 1934, and the current tree, planted at the same time, assumed the title (Ref, George Fuller, at http://www.pukeariki.com/Research/TaranakiStories/TaranakiStory/id/451/title/pukekura-park-a-place-that-steals-hearts.aspx). 'A spade which helped establish a Taranaki treasure is part of the Puke Ariki heritage collection.... [more] |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Pinus | |
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| Species: | radiata | |
| Common names: | radiata pine, Monterey pine | |
| Given Name: | Carrington pine | |
| Height: | 47.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer - SUUNTO | |
| Height Comments: | Sighting taken from 40m out toward the main lake. | |
| Girth: | 597.1 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | taken mid slope | |
| Diameter: | 190.1 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 22.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 18.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 20.25m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | May 1876 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 136 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Appears in good health. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Tall tree, with unbroken trunk to ~20 m. Wide spreading crown. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 406 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 01/09/2001 | Smith, C.T. & Fuller, G. | |
| 01/01/2010 | Cadwallader, B.G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Matt Smillie | 2010-04-02 |
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Matt Smillie | 2009-12-26 |