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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | TR/1864 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Smillie, M.J. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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One of the many large pūriri in the grounds of Brooklands Park (indeed, likely the largest of 'normal' form), this tree became locally famous as a result of the nearby Bowl of Brooklands venue: To support large performing acts, the access road to the stage needed to be widened. The tree, growing right on the roadside, would have been affected by the ground works, risking its health.
As a result, the former curator of Pukekura Park, the late George Fuller, at the age of 80, staged a vigil under the tree, explaining to those interested in the value of the tree, the surrounding bush and the risks of development. The plans to widen the road changed, and Fuller was recognised as the Taranaki Daily News Person of the Year in 2009. References: Taranaki Daily News, August 9, 2009, accessed 2023 |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Vitex | |
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| Species: | lucens | |
| Common names: | puriri, | |
| Given Name: | George Fuller Tree | |
| Height: | 17.70m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | Vertical shot to tallest visible top | |
| Girth: | 685 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.8 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Measurement taken at narrowest point below low branching | |
| Diameter: | 218 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 24.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 16.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 20.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1600 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 424 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | (none) | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Low branching, with a slight lean over the road | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 344 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 06 Feb 2023 | Smillie, M.J. |
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Matt Smillie | 27 Dec 2022 |