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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | OR/G1813 |
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| Tree Type: | Group |
| Registered By: | Rendell, J.J. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This quirky 'Witches Cave' at Brookfield Garden is made up of 9 closely grown trees with intertwined canopies. "In the old days", without refrigeration, beer was kept cool in the shade of the trees during garden parties (Rendell, J.J., 2022).
Read about the history of Brookfield on tree record OR/1811. Brookfield Park Garden is a NZ Gardens Trust listed 'Notable Garden' and can be visited by appointment only - Contact Brookfield Park |
Group Details
| Group Type: | Single species | |
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| Feature Tree Genus: | Cupressus | |
| Feature Tree Species: | macrocarpa | |
| Feature Tree Common Names: | macrocarpa, Monterey cypress | |
| QE II Covenanted: | No | |
| Given Name: | Witches Cave | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | (none) | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| Number of Trees: | 9 | |
| Area Covered: | (none) | |
| Group of Tree Type: | Amenity Planting |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 28 Jun 2022 | Rendell, J.J. |
Location
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Images
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Brookfield Park | 28 Jun 2022 |
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Brookfield Park | 28 Jun 2022 |
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Brookfield Park | 25 Apr 2022 |