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Tree Information x

Identifier: MWR/1103
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Judd, D.A.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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A good size swamp cypress being drawn up amongst other trees at Mt. Lees Reserve (Judd, D.A. 2013).

See historical notes for this location on tree record MWR/1092.

Single Tree Details

Genus: Taxodium
Species: distichum
Common names: bald cypress, pond cypress, swamp cypress
Height: 17.80m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: Sighting taken from the north.
Girth: 280 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: Broad base with a quick taper.
Diameter: 89.1 cm
Crown Spread A: 13.50m
Crown Spread B: 12.80m
Avg. Crown Spread: 13.15m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: circa 1950
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 74 years
Tree Health Description: In good order
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Branching starts well up the trunk.
Champion Tree Score: 179
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 110

Observations

Date Observer Action
06 May 2013 Judd, D.A.

Location

Lat/Long: -40.188211326394494 / 175.45150995254517
Location Name: Mt Lees Reserve
Address: 199 Ngaio St
Suburb: Sanson
City/Town: Feilding
Region: Manawatu
Location Description: Enter the top of the valley walkway. Descend down the path and keep on the east side of the loop track.The tree is located on your left 5 minutes stroll from the entrance to the valley bush walk.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Manawatu District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Darryl Judd 06 May 2013
Darryl Judd 06 May 2013
Darryl Judd 06 May 2013
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