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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/1476 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Horswell, H. & Taylor, C. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree - International interest |
| General Notes:
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This tree was planted by Sir Earnest Shackleton following his return to New Zealand after rescuing the Ross Sea Party in 1917. After being invited to afternoon tea at the Girls’ Training Hostel, as it was known then, the visit was marked by the planting of this oak. A black granite plaque commemorating the event sits at the base of the tree (Taylor, C., 2018).
References: Antarctic Connections: Christchurch & Canterbury. A guide to the past and present connections of Antarctica to Christchurch and the greater Canterbury region. Compiled by James Stone, 2015 |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | robur | |
| Common names: | English oak, common oak, oak | |
| Given Name: | Shackleton's Oak | |
| Height: | 13.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 220 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.8 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 70 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 18.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 18.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 18.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | Feb 1917 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 107 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Average health. Small amount of die back in upper canopy | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Single stem to 3m then multi stemmed | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 144 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 120 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 09 Jul 2018 | Taylor, C. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Craig Taylor | 09 Jul 2018 |
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Craig Taylor | 09 Jul 2018 |