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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/1233
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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The prominent local landmark is located beside the highway as you pass through Culverden (Cadwallader, 2014)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 38.20m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 624 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 198.6 cm
Crown Spread A: 17.50m
Crown Spread B: 15.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 16.25m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Appears in good health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 384
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
14 Sep 2014 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -42.77559555497555 / 172.84671792432732
Location Name: Culverden Domain
Address: Mountain View Road
Suburb:
City/Town: Culverden
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: At the southern end of the rest stop in the centre of Culverden
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Hurunui District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 30 Nov 2012
Brad Cadwallader 30 Nov 2012
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