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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | NNR/0087 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 073f |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Oliver, R.P. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes:
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Sudden Thunderstorm Hits Hard (Nelson Mail Friday 7 December, 2012). The main stem and a portion of one of the stems has been retained (2012, NZNTT).
'Planted c.1850 by Thomas Marsden. The tallest tulip tree recorded in New Zealand (1984 Height 35.2m Dbh.145cm). A splendid tree, well sited near the Nelson Provincial Museum'. Burstall 1960. Reference. Burstall SW. FM. Report no.21. 1974; p.28. Burstall SW & Sale EV. 'Great Trees of New Zealand' 1984; pp.264-265. Former measurements: 1959 - dbh.49.8". Height +100' 1966 - dbh.51" 1969 - dbh.52.6" Height 110' |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Liriodendron | |
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| Species: | tulipifera | |
| Common names: | tulip tree, | |
| Height: | 23.20m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | The tree was damaged in cyclone Bola (1973) but has completely recovered. | |
| Girth: | 547 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 174.1 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 18.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 21.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 19.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1850 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 174 years | |
| Tree Health Description: |
A vigorous response following failure following 2012 storm damage. |
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| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 307 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 18 Aug 2020 | Cadwallader, B.G. | |
| 16 Jul 2010 | Cadwallader B.G. | |
| 01 Jan 1983 | Oliver, R.P. |
Location
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Images
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Brad Cadwallader | 18 Dec 2012 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 18 Dec 2012 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 05 Dec 2009 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 05 Dec 2009 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 05 Aug 2008 |