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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MWR/G1902 |
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| Tree Type: | Group |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This fine 18-aside avenue of Canary Island date palms was planted in 1934 during a period when 'The Esplanade' underwent a variety of improvements under Peter Black, who was the Curator of Reserves from 1908-1946 [1].
The palms had only just become established when three years later a vandal deliberately drove over a whole line of the palms during the night. Thankfully only one was lost and the others were all able to be replanted and survive to this day [2]. Cadwallader, B.G., 2023 [1] Manawatu Standard, New beginnings for Victoria Esplanade, Tina White, Mar 18 2017 [2] Manawatu Standard, MUNICIPAL GARDENS, Volume LVII, Issue 181, 2 July 1937, Page 7 |
Group Details
| Group Type: | Single species | |
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| Feature Tree Genus: | Phoenix | |
| Feature Tree Species: | canariensis | |
| Feature Tree Common Names: | Canary Island date palm, phoenix palm | |
| QE II Covenanted: | No | |
| Actual Planting Date: | 1934 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 90 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In fine health, average height 15m, 25 female/11 male. | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| Number of Trees: | 36 | |
| Area Covered: | . | |
| Group of Tree Type: | Amenity Planting |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 10 Jul 2023 | Cadwallader, B.G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Michael Ho - Google Maps | 16 Nov 2022 |
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Manawatu Evening Standard, PNCL 2017N_2017-20_017622 | 08 Apr 1963 |
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Unknown, PNCL 2007P_P80_RES_0158 | 01 Jan 1950 |
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Unknown, PNC Library 2011N_P29_006008 | 01 Feb 1944 |
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Unknown, PNCL 2011N_P30_006009 | 01 Feb 1944 |