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Trees in the Southland region (51)
1 2 >| Result | Identifier | Botanical Name | Notes (search result) |
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| 1 | SR/0351 | Araucaria araucana | This was the first tree registered in Southland in 1989 (Watson, W. 1991). The tree is reported to have been planted in 1924 by W.D. Lennie, a local nurseryman and landscape gardener. The trees has shown remarkable growth (Baird, D. 1989). Reference. Burstall SW. FM. Report no.23. 1970; p.32. |
| 2 | SR/0492 | Araucaria araucana | The one of two remaining of previously four trees recorded at this site. This is the female tree, see record SR/1411 for the male tree. Both trees are listed on the Gore District Plan (NZNTT 2011). 'The house on this property was built in 1914 by Mr. McCartney. The trees were planted by Mr. Falconer, the original owner. They are highly visible from State Highway 1 and are in very good shape'. Baird 1992. 'The second largest of the four in the RNZIH National Register'. Watson 1992. 'Speculation has it that the Railways originally intended building a loop line taking Ohai, Tuatapere, Riverton and returning to Gore, and the monkey puzzle trees were planted on what was picked to be prime land. However, what could have been a killing in real estate terms was lost when the plan was scrapped after a post-war decision that the future of transport lay in trucks rather than trains'. Ref, Newslink 28 January 1993. This tree is dying back on the western side. Wind blown residue from the fertiliser works on the adjoining land appears to be the cause. (Cadwallader April 2011). The tree appears to be recovering well (Cadwallader June 2020). |
| 3 | SR/0493 | Quercus robur | A large old oak tree 50 m. from State Highway 1. Trees like this are uncommon in the Southland countryside. The house is 100 years old (Baird, D. 1992). |
| 4 | SR/0494 | Parrotia persica | This was the first recorded sale in New Zealand of this tree species, which was first imported into New Zealand by Duncan and Davies Nurserymen. The garden at 'Lennel' has a very important collection of plants dating from 1880. The tree was planted by F.G. Hall-Jones c1941 (Baird, D. 1992). |
| 5 | SR/0495 | Tilia x europaea | A very well formed specimen situated on the western side of Kelvin Street and near the South west corner of Victoria Park (Baird, 1992). |
| 6 | SR/0496 | Sequoiadendron giganteum | 'Thought to have been planted when Gore Garden, in which it stands, was laid out. Planted by T. Newman Gore's first town gardener, who later became Mayor of Gore. The top of the tree is thought to be have been damaged, when the tree was young, by boys playing football. This tree can be seen from all over Gore and until 1985 was decorated each Christmas with coloured lights. Gore Garden was laid out to a plan by David Tannock'. Baird 1992. |
| 7 | SR/0498 | Eucalyptus globulus | 'Located to the north of the park. This tree is in very good condition . The form is as good as any of those shown in the book by Burstall & Sale - 'Great Trees of New Zealand'. 1984; p.271. 'Anderson Park Art Gallery is a handsome Georgian style residence which is the Invercargill City gallery. It is set in 24 hectares of landscaped gardens and is 7 km. north of the city centre. There are collections of exotic trees and a very good bush walk.' Baird 1992. Reference. Burstall & Sale - 'Great Trees of New Zealand'. 1984; p.271. |
| 8 | SR/0502 | Ulmus glabra 'Horizontalis' | An important tree in the middle of the park. It is not the biggest in the city but is perhaps the most noticed (Baird, 1992). The tree was transplanted in 1958 under the direction of Mr. Ron Petrie, who was then the Director of Parks Invercargill (Duthie, 1993). |
| 9 | SR/0512 | Juglans regia | The tree is located next to St. John's Girls' School. This is a large tree for this species and is in good condition and shape. Of all the Walnuts I have seen so far, this would be the largest and the furthest South. (Baird 1992). |
| 10 | SR/0513 | Metrosideros umbellata | Deceased 17 January 2005 'The Forest Hill Scenic Reserve is regarded as one of the most important in Southland. This tree is possibly the biggest specimen of its type in the region. The 578 hectare reserve was established in 1938 and while some of the trees have been felled, new trees are regenerating. There are also many Matai growing along the walking track which have average circumferences around 4m'. Baird 1992. This tree was blown over on 17 January 2005. An article appeared in the Southland Times 1 February 2005 recording this loss of a landmark tree. Estimated by DOC.to be approximately 800 years old. Baird 2005. |
| 11 | SR/0516 | Eucalyptus gunnii | 'A fine tree highly visible from the east and west on State Highway 6. (Invercargill to Queenstown highway). This tree is in the old cemetery, where Minni Dean is assumed to be buried. The Lions barbecue has been built alongside the tree'. Baird 1993. |
| 12 | SR/0518 | Ulmus glabra 'Horizontalis' | 'This tree was planted as a World War One Memorial. It stands in a prominent position in the centre of Winton's shopping centre' (Baird 1993). 'The trees is known as the Anzac elm. It was planted by Robert Wilson, the Mayor of Winton, as a memorial to the Gallipoli Landings of 25 April that year' (Southland's Notable & Historic Trees, 1997, SRC No. 74, pg. 43). |
| 13 | SR/P0520 | Cordyline australis | 'This tree was sighted by the early settlers in 1890. The area is known as Cabbage Tree Hill. Since the tree has been fenced off, several suckers have have grown around the base. The circumference including these suckers measures 12m.'. Baird 1993. 'Probably the tallest cabbage tree in New Zealand'. Burstall & Sale 1984. Reference. Burstall SW & Sale EV. 'Great Trees of New Zealand' 1984; p.270. |
| 14 | SR/0521 | Castanea sativa | This tree stands on the site of the old Karitane Hospital established in 1927. This is the only sweet chestnut that I know of this far south (Baird, 1993). |
| 15 | SR/0522 | Magnolia campbellii | 'This large Magnolia is visible from State Highway 6. The tree is well known in Invercargill and was planted by Frank Saunders. Within the grounds are many more trees including elm, matai, Sequoiadendron and tracts of native bush'. Baird 1993 |
| 16 | SR/0523 | Podocarpus totara | 'One of two large Totara in Kilmock Bush. Easily seen from the walking track. They are ecologically significant for their siting on sandhills. The Parks Division Invercargill state that Kilmock Bush, after being reduced to it's present proportions by European settlement logging operations, is now predominantly regenerating as Totara forest'. Baird 1993. |
| 17 | SR/0534 | Banksia integrifolia | 'A large tree of this species. An important part of the Southland Girls High School Quadrangle. When flowering tui birds feed on the flowers. These can be easily viewed from the second floor library windows'. Baird 1994. |
| 18 | SR/0535 | Cedrus deodara | 'The house 'Avalon' was built in 1904 for the Member of Parliament Mr. JR. Hamilton. It is a fine character house with a lovely tree covered section. This Cedar is very noticeable throughout the area and is one of the largest in the South'. Baird 1994. |
| 19 | SR/0536 | Ulmus procera | 'Situated on Tay Street SH.1. beside the First Church. The Church is an historic place and is featured on many of the local postcards. The tree is one of the few large trees in the city centre and is very important in the setting'. Baird 1993. |
| 20 | SR/0797 | Sequoiadendron giganteum | This tree is a prominent feature of the Gore landscape. A very nice single stemmed specimen that leans slightly to the east as a result of influence from the prevailing wind. At 40.4 metres it is the tallest tree in the township (Cadwallader 2011) |
| 21 | SR/0798 | Eucalyptus gunnii | A large tree at Tapanui District High School. Prominently situated beside State Highway 90 heading out of the township on the road to Raes Junction. (Cadwallader 2011) |
| 22 | SR/1143 | Leptospermum scoparium | Largest of several manuka trees growing in close proximity to each other in the Omaui Scenic Reserve (Esler, L. 2013). |
| 23 | SR/G1182 | Quercus robur | The Riversdale Avenue of Honour Memorial Oak avenue was planted 8 August 2007 and unveiled on Passchendaele Day 12 October 2007. The date was chosen to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the fateful attack towards Bellevue Spur at ref="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Passchendaele">The First Battle of Passchendaele in 1917 by both battalions of ref="http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH1-Otag.html">The Otago Regiment, and where five men from the district lost their lives and whose bodies were never found. In lives lost (2,735), this is considered New Zealand's ref="http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/845-nz-soldiers-die-in-botched-attack-at-bellevue-spur-passchendaele-on-western-front">'blackest day' (Cadwallader, 2013). The following article describing the commemorative planting was published in the Gore Ensign, October 2017. 'Avenue of Honour marks district’s war dead' AT 5.25am on October 12, 1917, the two battalions of the Otago Regiment ‘‘went over the top’’ at Passchendaele, Belgium, in an action that is still New Zealand’s most costly action in war. Ninety years later, a world away in Riversdale, New Zealand, at 5.25pm on October 12, about 200 people took part in unveiling Riversdale’s Avenue of Honour. Riversdale-Waikaka RSA treasurer Don Mackay said the avenue of honour was a row of 25 oak trees planted along the edge of the Gore-Lumsden highway — on the left leading out of Riversdale towards Balfour, to honour the fallen from the area in war. ‘‘The first plaque and tree commemorates a soldier who fell in the Boer War, with the next 23 trees and plaques commemorating specific soldiers who fell in the First World War. ‘‘The final plaque and tree, where the ceremony was carried out on Friday, is allencompassing to recognise all soldiers from the district who have fallen in wars,’’ Mr Mackay said. Following blessings and prayers, a New Zealand flag resting on the final plaque was unfurled by MP for Clutha-Southland, the Hon Bill English, and a veteran of the Pacific war, Ian Kinley. An opportunity was given to those present to place a sprig of rosemary on a plaque of their choosing. Mr Mackay said rosemary was an ancient way to commemorate the dead and was a fitting tribute. Gore man Fred Sutherland stopped to place rosemary sprigs on two of the plaques in the avenue of honour. ‘‘Two of my uncles came from Riversdale and have plaques in this avenue of honour. ‘‘What this community is doing to honour its war dead is just fantastic. ‘‘I think every region should be looking at something similar,’’ Mr Sutherland said. Mr Mackay said a commemorative dinner, after the official unveiling of the memorial, was attended by more than 190 people, to ‘‘remember the 80 men from the wider district, and especially the 24 men to whom we dedicated trees’’. The dinner was also a special treat for the veterans’ widows, he said. ‘‘Bill [English] spoke at the dinner and the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, Jessie Gunn, who had flown from Passchendaele to attend, gave a speech. ‘‘She was literally just off the plane and said it was her first meal since leaving Belgium,’’ Mr Mackay said. One of the highlights of the evening was a poem, Safe and Well, read by 74-year-old Alice McAlister, nee Stevenson. As a 12-year-old schoolgirl, Alice was to have read the poem in January 1945 as an early welcome home for some local soldiers. Unfortunately, there was a poliomyelitis outbreak at the time, and Alice — along with children from throughout New Zealand — was confined to her house and missed the opportunity. Sixty-two years later, she got her chance. In keeping with the traditions that marked the commemoration, Friday evening concluded with a rousing version of We’ll Meet Again, a 1939 song made famous by vera Lynn. The avenue of honour was almost fully funded by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, as was a book, The Fallen, written by Don Mackay about the soldiers of the district who had fallen in war. It is a commemoration of the men from Riversdale, Wendon, Wendonside and Waikaia who lost their lives during the wars of the 20th century. - Copies of the book are available from Gore RSA, Gore Historical Museum, Paper Plus, Riversdale Supermarket and the Waikaia Commercial Hotel for $30, with all proceeds from the sales going to RSA welfare. Picture Unveiling: Ian Kinley (left) and MP for Clutha-Southland Bill English with the New Zealand flag that was folded on top of the final plaque in the Riversdale Avenue of Honour, to remember the soldiers from the district who fell in war. By GRANT LEISHMAN |
| 24 | SR/1191 | Quercus robur | One of 24 trees planted in the Riversdale Avenue of Honour. The trees were planted 8 August 2007 and unveiled on Passchendaele Day 12 October 2007. This tree commemorates the life of ref="http://www.nzwargraves.org.nz/casualties/dugald-mcdougall">Private Dugald McDougall (Cadwallader, 2013). See full notes of the commemorative planting on Group record SR/G1182. |
| 25 | SR/1192 | Sequoiadendron giganteum | One of two trees at the main gate of the Balfour Sports Ground. The original gate entrance appears to have been located between the two trees (Cadwallader, 2013). See other tree record SR/1193. |
| 26 | SR/1193 | Sequoiadendron giganteum | The second of two trees situated beside the gates to the sports ground (Cadwallader, 2013). See record SR/1192. |
| 27 | SR/1209 | Cordyline australis | Very large cabbage tree about 7m girth. It has been suggested that the tree might have been planted as a Maori way point or burial marker (Esler, L. 2014). |
| 28 | SR/1210 | Pseudopanax crassifolius | The largest lancewood seen in the District with a DBH of 31.8cm (Esler, L. 2014). |
| 29 | SR/P1211 | Podocarpus totara | Possibly the largest totara in Invercargill City. Large girth but stunted as it has grown in exposed coastal scrub (Esler, L. 2014). Note: measurements need confirmation. |
| 30 | SR/1225 | Metasequoia glyptostroboides | A large tree for Southland and likely to be one of the trees that Anderson supplied from the Timaru Botanic Garden; see notes on tree record CR/0692 (Cadwallader, B.G. 2014) |