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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/0783 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, BG |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes: |
This tree has been historically considered the largest Moreton Bay fig growing in New Zealand. It stands with several others on and near the old carriageway into what was one of Auckland's stately homes, known for a time as Williamson's Castle. Ref. 'Great Trees of New Zealand', 1984 Burstall & Sale, page 56.
Monte Cecilia Park in Hillsborough features outstanding established grounds with many notable trees. More details can be found here AR/G0984. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Ficus | |
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| Species: | macrophylla | |
| Common names: | Moreton Bay fig, Australian banyan | |
| Height: | 30.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 1594 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 2 m | |
| Girth Comments: | measured around narrowest 'waist' of bole at 1.5-2m above.g.l. (encompasses several merged trunks). | |
| Diameter: | 507.4 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 55.40m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 48.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 51.70m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1850 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 174 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Very healthy Nov. 2010. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 3 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | A huge wide spreading tree with great extensive buttresses. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 24 Sep 2008 | Collett, G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 19 Feb 2011 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 19 Feb 2011 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 19 Feb 2011 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 19 Feb 2011 |