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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | CR/P1853 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cornelius, M. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
A fairly large lime tree in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Church in Avonside. One of the largest lime trees in Christchurch city. The tree is afforded heritage level protection status on Christchurch City Councils schedule of significant trees (Cornelius, M., 2022)
Note: tree needs to be verified that it is a single stem (NZNTT, Admin) |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Tilia | |
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| Species: | x europaea | |
| Common names: | European lime, common lime | |
| Height: | 29.30m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 510 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 162.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 26.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 0.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 13.25m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
Possibly planted after construction of the original stone church in 1875. e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 149 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | This tree is in very good health particularly for its age class. Twig growth index shows a consistent extension of around 100mm annually. Minimal amounts of deadwood visible. A good example of this species. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Tree has a single stem which becomes codominant around 3 metres above ground level. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 308 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 144 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 14 Dec 2022 | Cornelius, M. |
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Images
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Matt Cornelius | 14 Dec 2022 |
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Matt Cornelius | 14 Dec 2022 |