The NZNTT is actively seeking updated information for all trees in the register. If you have information about this tree that we don't currently have recorded, or wish to advise of an inaccuracy please use our information submission form to help us build a complete profile of this tree.

Tree Information x

Identifier: AR/1572
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Barker, K. P.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
A large tree with a beautiful open form. This tree has a branch that starts to leave the trunk at about 1.5 m. Girth was measured at 5.75 m at 1.4 m and 5.50 m at 1.0 m. (Barker, K. P., 2019)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Vitex
Species: lucens
Common names: puriri,
Height: 13.00m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 550 cm
Girth measurement height: 1 m
Girth Comments: 5.75 m at 1.4 m, 5.50 m at 1.0 m. A large branch starts to leave trunk at about 1.5 m which makes girth larger at 1.4 m. Hence 1.0 m girth measurement.
Diameter: 175.1 cm
Crown Spread A: 24.00m
Crown Spread B: 26.20m
Avg. Crown Spread: 25.10m
Actual Planting Date: Not Known
Approx. Planting Date: Not known, another old tree is behind it.
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Very healthy. A lot of flowers.
Tree Form Type: Fusion
Number of Trunks: 2
Tree Form Comments: Beautiful shape. Massive trunk that spreads into a well formed tree.
Champion Tree Score: 0
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
12 Oct 2019 Barker, K. P. & Brochner O.H.L.

Location

Lat/Long: -36.887555068716644 / 174.76899444047547
Location Name: Melville Park
Address: St Andrews Road
Suburb: Epsom
City/Town: Auckland
Region: Auckland
Location Description: Melville Park is an Auckland Council cricket and football field.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Auckland Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Kevin Barker 12 Oct 2019
Olga Brochner 12 Oct 2019
Kevin Barker 12 Oct 2019
Copyright © New Zealand Notable Trees Trust 2009. The NZNTT register is provided and supported by Turboweb.