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Tree Information x

Identifier: MWR/1076
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Judd, D.A.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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The first of two horse chestnut trees at the gate of Caccia Birch House. Go to record MWR/1077 to see the other tree and read extended notes about this historic location on group listing MWR/G1054 (Judd, D.A, 2013).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Aesculus
Species: hippocastanum
Common names: horse chestnut,
Height: 17.00m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: Sighted from North Eastern side on the drive leading to the house.
Girth: 285 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 90.7 cm
Crown Spread A: 15.80m
Crown Spread B: 11.80m
Avg. Crown Spread: 13.80m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: circa 1930
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 94 years
Tree Health Description: Good condition (2013).
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Multi leaded crown branching from a single trunk.Protected from prevailing wind by neighbouring tree on the north west side.
Champion Tree Score: 179
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 183

Observations

Date Observer Action
18 Feb 2013 Judd, D.A.

Location

Lat/Long: -40.365732583748425 / 175.62897697091103
Location Name: Caccia Birch House
Address: 130 Te Awe Awe Street.
Suburb: Hokowhitu
City/Town: Palmerston North
Region: Manawatu
Location Description: To the left of the drive as you enter the property .
Public Accessibility: Commercial
Local Authority: Palmerston North City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Darryl Judd 18 Feb 2013
Darryl Judd 18 Feb 2013
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