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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MR/1189 |
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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). |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | robur | |
| Common names: | English oak, common oak, oak | |
| Given Name: | Commemorative Oaks | |
| Height: | 11.80m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 163 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 51.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 11.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 15.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 13.25m | |
| 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: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 114 | |
| 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
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Helen Ballinger | 17 Dec 2013 |
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Helen Ballinger | 17 Dec 2013 |