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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/1089
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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A good sized specimen in Christchurch Botanic Gardens with unusual aerial root formations down the bole of the tree (Cadwallader, B.G. 2013).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Catalpa
Species: bignonioides
Common names: Indian bean tree, cigar tree
Height: 20.00m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 312 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 99.3 cm
Crown Spread A: 19.40m
Crown Spread B: 17.80m
Avg. Crown Spread: 18.60m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: (none)
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Some very interesting aerial rooting from high in the canopy.
Champion Tree Score: 204
Local Protection Status: Unknown
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
19 Mar 2013 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.52861840150083 / 172.6188638806343
Location Name: Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Address: Rolleston Avenue
Suburb:
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: On the western edge of the Children's playground.
Public Accessibility: Botanic Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 26 Nov 2012
Brad Cadwallader 26 Nov 2012
Brad Cadwallader 26 Nov 2012
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