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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/1431
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree – National interest
General Notes:
A very large tree for New Zealand located in a prime location near the Children's Playground (Cadwallader, 2017)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Ulmus
Species: glabra
Common names: Wych elm, Scots elm
Height: 20.00m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 406 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 129.2 cm
Crown Spread A: 28.00m
Crown Spread B: 26.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 27.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: In good health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Open grown, broad spreading tree
Champion Tree Score: 248
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
14 Sep 2017 Cadwallader, B.G. & Hill, R.N.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.528646595126084 / 172.62012993143003
Location Name: Christchurch Botanic Garden
Address: Rolleston Avenue
Suburb:
City/Town: Christchurch
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Between the children's playground and the main carpark
Public Accessibility: Botanic Garden
Local Authority: Christchurch City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 14 Sep 2017
Brad Cadwallader 14 Sep 2017
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