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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | OR/1811 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Rendell, J.J. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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All visitors to this wonderfully restored Heritage NZ category 2 home and 5.3ha garden estate pass beneath this graceful Camperdown elm arching over the driveway.
The house was designed in 1880 by the man responsible for many of Ōamaru’s ornate Victorian buildings, Scots-born Thomas Forrester. his client was John Campbell Gilchrist, the first Mayor of Ōamaru. Brookfield remained in the family until the 1960s. After falling to disrepair for many years it has been meticulously brought back to life by current owner Jennifer Rendell (NZNTT, 2022). References: Kiwi Gardener Magazine February 2020 Otago Daily Times Saturday, 13 January 2018 Brookfield Park Garden is a NZ Gardens Trust listed 'Notable Garden' and can be visited by appointment only - Contact Brookfield Park |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Ulmus | |
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| Species: | glabra 'Camperdownii' | |
| Common names: | Camperdown elm, | |
| Height: | 8.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Tape Drop | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 230 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.9 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 73.2 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 12.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 11.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 12.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1900 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 124 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In fine health. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Supported over the driveway on a steel structure. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 127 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 15 Jun 2022 | Newberry, P.W. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Jenn Rendell | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Jenn Rendell | 14 Jun 2022 |
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Brookfield Park | 19 Nov 2019 |