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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | TR/0141 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 103 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Fuller G |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
Often referred to in error as the largest puriri in New Zealand but early measurements included two stems (NZTR 2010).
'This tree is situated in the gully between the access to the Bowl of Brooklands turning circle and the racecourse. An enormous malformed tree, which is described as a most irregularly shaped tree. The configurations are very difficult to describe, but it would probably rank as the most unorthodox tree in the park. How the monstrous trunk is able to withstand the force of gravity is in itself noteworthy. Access to the spot is easy'. Fuller 1973. 'The tree is 2.13m. larger in girth than the Puriri of Reretiti Hill in Northland. and has been described by Bob Lawn, as one of the largest Puriri's in New Zealand'. Burstall 1969. Reference. Burstall SW. FM. Report no.19. 1973; p.13. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Vitex | |
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| Species: | lucens | |
| Common names: | puriri, | |
| Height: | 20.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Atlanta Advantage | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 493.2 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.6 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Taken of the largest vertical stem above the union. The leaning stem has a diameter of 375cm @3.05m. Girth @ G.L. measurement of 1130.3cm Smith & Fuller 2001 | |
| Diameter: | 157 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 26.75m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 26.75m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 26.75m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | There appears to be a lateral crack developing at the base on the leaning stem. BGC 2010 | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Two stems appear to be fused at ground level, the larger stem erect and the leaning stem on a 45 degree angle. A kohekohe supports the leaning stem. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 282 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 17 Oct 2001 | Smith, C.T. & Fuller, G. | |
| 01 Jan 1973 | Burstall S.W. & Fuller G |
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Images
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Matt Smillie | 26 Dec 2009 |