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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WTR/1475 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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An easily missed commemorative tree memorialising lost lives in far away lands. The tree appears to be fighting a battle of its own (Cadwallader, B.G., 2017).
The plaque beneath reads.... This oak tree was planted on ANZAC Day, (25 April) 1943 by the head Teacher of Tawa Flat School, Margaret E Magill as a memorial to a teacher and former pupils of Tawa Flat School and Takapu Aided School who died on active service in three wars. South African War (1899-1902) D. J. Ryan, L, Walsh World War I (1914-1918) W. J. Clachan (teacher), A. P. Crowe, W. E. Earp, T. F. Ryan World War II (1939-1945) S. L. Hyde, M. F. Mexted, F. B. Richardson, N. B. Walker The Plaque was placed by the Tawa Historical Society, Tawa School and Tawa RSA on Anzac Day 2008 |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | robur | |
| Common names: | English oak, common oak, oak | |
| Given Name: | The ANZAC Oak | |
| Height: | 7.20m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 121 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 38.5 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 9.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 7.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 8.25m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | Apr 1943 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 81 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Appears in good health despite the stunted growth | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Very stunted for its age | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 78 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 120 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 13 Apr 2017 | Cadwallader, B.G. & Hill, R.N. |
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Images
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Brad Cadwallader | 13 Apr 2017 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 13 Apr 2017 |