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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | SR/1922 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | 2023 NZNTT Tree Tour |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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A fine example of the cultivar situated at the rear of Anderson House in what was formerly known as Victoria Park.
In 1910, prominent businessman Robert Anderson (later Sir Robert) and his wife Elizabeth Walker bought this 300-acre neglected block of land, attracted by the 50 acres of native bush on the property. The couple had a passion for horticulture and before long, extensive flower gardens were soon developed. The magnificent homestead, which was built in 1925 at a cost of £10,000. Sir Robert Anderson died in 1942, at the age of 76 and Lady Anderson in 1951, at the age of 86. The children carried out their parents’ wishes by donating the home and grounds to the city of Invercargill. In recognition of the gift, the City Council decided to rename the property Anderson Park. References: 1. Invercargill Public Art Gallery, www.invercargillpublicartgallery.nz/the-house. Accessed 19 Oct, 2023. 2. Invecargill City Council, Visit our Parks, Anderson Park www.icc.govt.nz. Accessed 19 Oct 2023 |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Ulmus | |
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| Species: | glabra 'Horizontalis' | |
| Common names: | weeping Wych elm, weeping elm, horizontal elm | |
| Height: | 7.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 299 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 95.2 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 25.80m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 23.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 24.40m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1925 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 99 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In excellent health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | A very flat table-top form. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 163 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 13 Nov 2023 | 2023 NZNTT Tour Group. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Invercargill Public Art Gallery | 19 Oct 2023 |
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Invercargill Public Art Gallery | 19 Oct 2023 |