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Tree Information x

Identifier: BPR/1460
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree – National interest
General Notes:
The tallest in a group of eight trees planted on the slope above Bottom Flat (Cadwallader, 2018).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Metasequoia
Species: glyptostroboides
Common names: dawn redwood, shui-shan, water fir
Height: 33.80m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 329 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 104.7 cm
Crown Spread A: 13.00m
Crown Spread B: 10.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 11.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: c1965
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 59 years
Tree Health Description: in excellent health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 250
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
31 Mar 2018 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -37.810775695900816 / 176.0441360281029
Location Name: McLaren Falls Park
Address: McLaren Falls Road
Suburb:
City/Town: Lower Kaimai
Region: Bay of Plenty - Central Plateau
Location Description: The northern tree at the bottom of the slope
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Tauranga City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 31 Oct 2017
Brad Cadwallader 31 Oct 2017
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