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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | OR/1232 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
A good tree near the entrance of St Margaret's College at Otago University. The tree is thought to have been planted about 1860 and was likely part of the original Dunedin Botanic Gardens, which were initially established where the University is now located. Two younger trees are becoming established nearby. Every Christmas the tree is lit up with lights (Cadwallader, 2013).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Sequoiadendron | |
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| Species: | giganteum | |
| Common names: | giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia | |
| Height: | 39.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 628 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 199.9 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 16.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 16.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 16.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1860 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 164 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Appears in good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Some lower limbs are just beginning to develop as leaders. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 388 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Unknown | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 09 Sep 2014 | Cadwallader, B.G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 11 Mar 2014 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 01 Nov 2013 |