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Tree Information x

Identifier: SR/1192
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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One of two trees at the main gate of the Balfour Sports Ground. The original gate entrance appears to have been located between the two trees (Cadwallader, 2013). See other tree record SR/1193.

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 30.40m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 717 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 228.2 cm
Crown Spread A: 17.00m
Crown Spread B: 14.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 15.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: In good health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 395
Local Protection Status: Unknown
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
31 Oct 2013 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -45.84012983206222 / 168.58901716245725
Location Name:
Address: Kruger Street
Suburb:
City/Town: Balfour
Region: Southland
Location Description: The tree on the right looking from Kruger St.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Southland District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 31 Oct 2013
Brad Cadwallader 31 Oct 2013
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