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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/1139 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | VanWijngaarden, R. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
This is a rarity for Auckland as Davidia trees are not commonly seen. Gorgeous while in flower this tree would attract much attention from visiting dignitaries during the springtime. This tree is registered with Auckland Council for its botanical interest. See record AR/G1141 for expanded notes about the history of the site. (VanWijngaarden, R. 2013)
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Davidia | |
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| Species: | involucrata | |
| Common names: | Chinese dove tree, handkerchief tree | |
| Height: | 10.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 505 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.5 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 160.7 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 14.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 13.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 13.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1940 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 84 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | This tree appears to be in fairly good health, although some deadwood exists throughout the canopy. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 5 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | A low branching, broad spreading tree | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 04 Sep 2013 | VanWijngaarden, R. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 21 Aug 2013 |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 05 Aug 2013 |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 05 Aug 2013 |