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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | NR/1126 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree – National interest |
| General Notes:
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Christ Church is considered the oldest existing church in New Zealand today, and possibly the oldest building still used for its original purpose. According to official records, the first service was held on the 3rd January 1836. This tree was planted by the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable David Lange, to mark the church's 150th anniversary (Cadwallader 2013).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Vitex | |
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| Species: | lucens | |
| Common names: | puriri, | |
| Height: | 6.50m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 147 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.7 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 46.8 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 11.10m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 9.20m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 10.15m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | Jan 1986 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 38 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 88 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 18 Dec 2021 | Barker, K. P. & Brochner, O.H.L. | |
| 23 Mar 2010 | Cadwallader, B.G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 23 Mar 2010 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 23 Mar 2010 |
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Christ Church Archives | 03 Jan 1986 |