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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WTR/1291 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Arthur, G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – International interest |
| General Notes:
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This tree is a very large northern rata in Akatarawa Forest, near Pram Track. Its girth and height are virtually identical (within practical measuring limits) to those of the Karapoti Rata (WTR/0976), and so the Whakatikei Rata is regarded as New Zealand's co-champion largest northern rata in NZ. The tree should not be confused with another large rata nearby. This other tree is 4 metres in diameter with a large canopy, 100 metres to the northwest, and closer to Pram Track (Arthur, G. 2015).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Metrosideros | |
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| Species: | robusta | |
| Common names: | northern rata, | |
| Given Name: | Whakatikei Rata | |
| Height: | 39.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer | |
| Height Comments: | Geometrical solution using clinometer, compass, GPS and tape | |
| Girth: | 1555 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.5 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Girth height varied from 1.5 to 4 metres because of ground slope. | |
| Diameter: | 495 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 30.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 20.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 25.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
Unknown e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | A mature tree with no serious deterioration. Age well over 1000 yrs. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 10 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Several very large upper branches arising from multi-component trunk. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 23 Apr 2015 | Arthur, G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Gerald Arthur | 26 Mar 2015 |
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Gerald Arthur | 24 Aug 2014 |
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Gerald Arthur | 24 Aug 2014 |