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Tree Information x

Identifier: AR/1146
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: VanWijngaarden, R.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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This tree is said to be ACC-registered for its botanical interest and age. It is a tall and high-crowned tree planted amongst many very large trees. Please see record AR/G1141 for expanded notes about the history of the site. (VanWijngaarden, R. 2013)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 33.50m
Height measurement method: Clinometer
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 513 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 163.3 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 1900
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 124 years
Tree Health Description: This tree appears to be in moderate health.
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: A straight and clean trunk for 10-12 m.
Champion Tree Score: 323
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
12 Sep 2013 VanWijngaarden, R.

Location

Lat/Long: -36.87548398040859 / 174.76932764053345
Location Name: Government House, Auckland
Address: 14 Glenfell Place
Suburb: Mt. Eden
City/Town: Auckland
Region: Auckland
Location Description: This tree may be found at the south end of the Mappin Lawn, across the driveway.
Public Accessibility: Private-Garden
Local Authority: Auckland Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Russell VanWijngaarden 04 Sep 2013
Russell VanWijngaarden 21 Aug 2013
Russell VanWijngaarden 21 Aug 2013
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