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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/1846 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cornelius, M. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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In the grounds of Mona Vale historic homestead. An old, large and mature tree with a thick single stem.
After researching the history of this homestead, this tree was likely planted by either Alice Waymouth or Annie Quale Townend before Mrs Townend's death in 1914. The tree is tagged as cedar of Lebanon (Cornelius, M., 2022). References: 1] Canterbury Stories (2022), 'Mona Vale', Christchurch City Libraries accessed 26 November 2022, www.canterburystories.nz. 2] Mona Vale Homestead and Pantry (2022), 'The Homesteads History'. accessed 26 November 2022, www.monavale.nz/about-us/our-story 3] Bulovic, A. (2016) Peeling Back History, 'Mona Vale and Canterbury's own Derelict Castle', accessed 26 November, 2022, www.peelingbackhistory.co.nz/mona-vale-and-canterburys-own-derelict-castle |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cedrus | |
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| Species: | libani | |
| Common names: | cedar of Lebanon, | |
| Height: | 27.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 509 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Girth measurement taken from the downhill side | |
| Diameter: | 162 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 19.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 18.70m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 18.85m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
between 1905 and 1914 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 119 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Tree is in fair health with no obvious signs of decline. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Asymmetrical crown | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 304 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 180 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 19 Nov 2022 | Cornelius, M. |
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Matt Cornelius | 19 Nov 2022 |