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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/1343 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Paul, M.T. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This Judas tree was grown from seed collected from the Sangro Valley in Italy, during World War II, by a New Zealand Soldier named Sam Allen. Mr Allen was wounded and took refuge beneath a Judas tree. Once he returned from World War II, the seed was given to his mother who planted it in a container in Parnell.
In 1948 Sam’s brother, Dr W.B. (Bill) Allen and his wife Sheila planted the tree at their residence in Wellington Street. When the family moved to Seddon Street in 1952 the tree was replanted there in front of their house. This site was later sold and the land the tree was on became a park. Fortunately the council gardener at that time realised the tree’s importance. He propped up the sagging boughs which probably saved its life. The fence was installed to protect the tree from any further damage. (Paul, M.T., 2015). References: Elizabeth Powell (pers. comm. email 19.07.17), Council records, newspapers & information plaque. Key words: ANZAC, WWII, World War |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cercis | |
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| Species: | siliquastrum | |
| Common names: | judas tree, European redbud, love tree | |
| Height: | 7.50m | |
| Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 425 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Tree branches into 4 individual trunks near ground level. | |
| Diameter: | 135.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 17.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 14.20m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 15.85m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1948 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 76 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | The tree is in good health physiologically, However large decay columns are visible on several limbs | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 4 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Excellent Form, large canopy spread | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 10 Oct 2015 | Paul, M.T. |
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Images
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Matthew Paul | 10 Oct 2015 |
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Matthew Paul | 10 Oct 2015 |
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Matthew Paul | 10 Oct 2015 |