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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/1145 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | VanWijngaarden, R. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
This is large and somewhat rare double-stemmed specimen of Queensland kauri. It is believed that a lightning strike many years ago caused this tree to develop two leaders. Please see record AR/G1141 for expanded notes about the history of the site. (VanWijngaarden, R. 2013)
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Agathis | |
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| Species: | robusta | |
| Common names: | south Queensland kauri, Queensland kauri, tennis ball tree | |
| Height: | 27.50m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer | |
| Height Comments: | This height measurement is an average of two clinometer sightings. | |
| Girth: | 657 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 209.1 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 13.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 16.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 14.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1900 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 124 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | This tree appears to be growing vigorously in this site. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 2 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | The single trunk splits into two at approximately 4m from ground level. There is included bark between the two stems which may prove to be problematic in the future. There are two cables installed in the crown of the tree, one static and one dynamic. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 12 Sep 2013 | VanWijngaarden, R. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 04 Sep 2013 |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 21 Aug 2013 |
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Russell VanWijngaarden | 21 Aug 2013 |