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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WKR/G1260 |
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| Tree Type: | Group |
| Registered By: | McCathie, P. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree – National interest |
| General Notes: |
This avenue of Phoenix palms were planted following the 1922 visit by Lord Jellicoe (New Zealand's Governor-General at the time) and Lady Jellicoe when they visited the township to unveiled the First World War memorial located on the main street[1]. The streets had been dressed with bunting and greenery for the visit and Lady Jellicoe asked if the plantings were permanent, to which it was responded that they were. At the very next town meeting this was acted upon and Phoenix palms were subsequently chosen[2]. Several pohutukawa were also planted at the time but many have since been removed.
The head of one of the Phoenix palms failed in strong winds on 28 April 2014[3]. The palms range in size from 10m to 15.2m (McCathie, P. 2014). References: 1) WHERE GOVERNORS ARE RARE Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 101, 1 May 1922, Page 4 2) Raglan District Museum, Bow Street Palms. See a number of historic images of the palms taken over the years including an image of the unveiling of the war memorial. 3) Waikato District Council. Gordon Bailey pers.comm. email 6 Jan 2015. |
Group Details
| Group Type: | Single species | |
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| Feature Tree Genus: | Phoenix | |
| Feature Tree Species: | canariensis | |
| Feature Tree Common Names: | Canary Island date palm, phoenix palm | |
| QE II Covenanted: | No | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1922 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 102 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Good although one has fallen over. | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| Number of Trees: | 14 | |
| Area Covered: | (none) | |
| Group of Tree Type: | Avenue |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 11 Dec 2014 | McCathie, P. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Paul McCathie | 11 Dec 2014 |