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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WTR/1017 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – International interest |
| General Notes: |
One of two trees planted on the 15th of January, 1954 to celebrate the Royal Visit. This tree was planted by Prince Philip (His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh). The second tree, shown here WTR/1016, was planted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Ref: Beaumont, L. (2012) Government House Landscape Conservation Plan. Read more about the 1953-1954 Royal Tour at New Zealand History Online |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cedrus | |
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| Species: | atlantica 'Glauca' | |
| Common names: | Atlantic blue cedar, Atlas cedar | |
| Height: | 9.40m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 200 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.6 m | |
| Girth Comments: | A low branching tree | |
| Diameter: | 63.7 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 11.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 13.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 12.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | Jan 1954 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 70 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 119 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 19 Aug 2010 | Cadwallader, B.G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 21 Sep 2012 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 19 Aug 2010 |
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Alexander Turnbull Library 42878-1/2-RoyalTours-Wellington-1954-National Publicity Studios | 15 Jan 1954 |