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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/1895
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Historic tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
This King George VII Coronation tree has stood the test of time. It was planted in these school grounds, as many other trees around the country were, on the 12 of May, 1937 (Cadwallader, B.G., 2023).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Quercus
Species: coccinea
Common names: scarlet oak,
Height: 26.20m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 275 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 87.5 cm
Crown Spread A: 16.00m
Crown Spread B: 20.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 18.00m
Actual Planting Date: May 1937
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 87 years
Tree Health Description: (none)
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 209
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
23 Jun 2023 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -42.52096046263493 / 172.83097183680533
Location Name: Hanmer Springs School
Address: 8 Cheltenham Road
Suburb:
City/Town: Hanmer Springs
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: In the NW corner of the playing field. Can be seen from Jollies Pass Rd.
Public Accessibility: School/University
Local Authority: Hurunui District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 23 Jun 2023
Brad Cadwallader 23 Jun 2023
Brad Cadwallader 23 Jun 2023
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