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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/G1320 |
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| Tree Type: | Group |
| Registered By: | RNZIH - Auckland Branch |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This avenue of 28 Norfolk Island pines is a commemorative planting established in 1952 to honour Devonport's sons lost in World War II[1]. The western side of Lake Road is flanked by a row of pohutukawa (Cadwallader, B.G., 2015).
References: 1) Memorial Drive. Devonport RSA Website. Retrieved May 22, 2015 See the following records to view individual commemorative trees planted for: William Groves Whelan 52544 AR/1321 Gregory Cullen P/K61213 AR/1322 Keywords: ANZAC, WWII, World War Two |
Group Details
| Group Type: | Single species | |
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| Feature Tree Genus: | Araucaria | |
| Feature Tree Species: | heterophylla | |
| Feature Tree Common Names: | Norfolk Island pine, | |
| QE II Covenanted: | No | |
| Given Name: | Memorial Drive | |
| Actual Planting Date: | Apr 1952 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 72 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Generally in good health although some animal damage to many branches | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| Number of Trees: | 28 | |
| Area Covered: | (none) | |
| Group of Tree Type: | Amenity Planting |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 21 May 2015 | RNZIH - Auckland Branch |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader (RNZIH) | 21 May 2015 |
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Brad Cadwallader (RNZIH) | 21 May 2015 |