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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MR/1185 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Ballinger, H. M. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
One of four oaks planted in 1985 when Ballinger Park and the connecting road, Ballinger Drive was formed to service it. The 'Commemorative Oaks', as they are known, were planted to mark the occasion.
The Mayor, Mr Leo McKendry planted the first tree, Pat and Ralph Ballinger planted the second one, Mark and John Bascand along with David and Richard Ballinger planted the third and Ray Wareham planted the fourth tree (Ballinger, H.M. 2013). See also tree records MR/1188, MR/1189 and MR/1190. Reference: Riverside, Our Story, 2009. A community narrative. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | robur | |
| Common names: | English oak, common oak, oak | |
| Given Name: | Commemoration Oaks | |
| Height: | 11.20m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 193 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.9 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Taken at the narrowest below 1.4 | |
| Diameter: | 61.4 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 16.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 17.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 16.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | 1985 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 39 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | The form is being somewhat suppressed my a nearby cherry. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 126 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 17 Dec 2013 | Ballinger, H. M. |
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Images
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Helen Ballinger | 17 Dec 2013 |
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Helen Ballinger | 17 Dec 2013 |