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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MWR/1047 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Judd, D.A. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree – National interest |
| General Notes: |
This dawn redwood is set in a group of two other younger trees. This tree is believed to be one of the first generation trees in New Zealand and was planted c1954 (Burstall 1973) by Alec P. Howard (Judd, D.A. 2012).
Ref: Burstall, S.W., 1973. New Zealand Forest Service, Forest Research Institute, Forest Mensuration Report No. 19 1973 (unpublished) pg. 63 |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Metasequoia | |
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| Species: | glyptostroboides | |
| Common names: | dawn redwood, shui-shan, water fir | |
| Height: | 30.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer - SUUNTO | |
| Height Comments: | Perfect symmetry. Height was recorded from an elevated position to the west of the tree. | |
| Girth: | 237.1 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Clear around the base of the tree allowing for easy measurement. | |
| Diameter: | 75.5 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 14.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 14.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 14.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1954 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 70 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Excellent condition | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Perfect form. the tree is located within the woodland. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 203 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 26 Nov 2012 | Judd, D.A. |
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