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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WTR/1700 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B. G. & Hill, R.N. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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Being planted c 1860, this tree represents one of the first and remaining exotic tree plantings for Wellington City.
In approximately 1912, the ground level at the gate was lowered around the tree's base for new surfacing. The tree began declining from that point on and was subsequently cut back in 1926. In 1959, a recommendation was made for its removal for safety reasons. Fortunately, the decision was made to retain the tree as it remains in good health today. Kaka damage is present throughout the tree, and some limb loss has occurred (Hill, R.N., 2022). |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Ulmus | |
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| Species: | procera | |
| Common names: | English elm, | |
| Given Name: | Parliament Elm | |
| Height: | 18.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer/Laser rangefinder/Sine | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 425 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 135.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 22.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 22.60m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 22.30m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1860 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 164 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In good health with some heavy Kaka damage | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 245 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 186 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 25 Nov 2021 | Hill, R.N. | |
| 17 Mar 2016 | Cadwallader, B.G. & Laser, M. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Google Streetview | 01 Sep 2020 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 17 Mar 2016 |
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Google Streetview | 01 Nov 2009 |
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National Library ref R21010587 | 10 Jan 1947 |
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ATL 12-084210-G Crowd of unemployed demonstrators at the gates of Parliament | 10 May 1932 |
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WCC Archives ref.1774 c1928 | 01 Jun 1928 |