Identifier: | MWR/G1929 |
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Tree Type: | Group |
Registered By: | Lloyd, M. |
Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
General Notes:
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Phoenix palms are known to go very well with ‘Spanish Mission’ style architecture (eg. see Stanford University [1]), but this group also shows how well they go with art deco architecture. Libertyland was known as an ‘unmissable landmark’ of Palmerston North during almost 70 years of operation as a clothing factory employing up to 80 staff [2]. As the early aerial photo shows it was originally an imposing building, completed in 1946, on the outskirts of the city [3]. Planted circa 1955 the 16 palms are listed as notable in the Palmerston North District Plan; unfortunately, the building that they grew up around was demolished in 2012 due to the high cost of earthquake strengthening work [2]. After demolition and sale, the first replacement building was for Lychgate Funeral, followed by a Waitomo petrol station, a consequence of the latter was the loss of one palm for a new road entry. The remaining 16 palms are flourishing, albeit not so well complemented by the building style that replaced Libertyland.
References: 1.‘Trees of Stanford’, available at: (https://)trees.stanford.edu/ENCYC/PHOca.htm 2. Tina White, ‘Behind the scenes of a fixture in the city landscape’, Manawatu Standard, April 7, 2018. 3. Whites Aviation Ltd, Ref: WA-21184-G, Alexander Turnbull Library, record 22809865. |
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: | actual date not specified | |
Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1955 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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Current Age: | 69 years | |
Tree Health Description: | very good | |
Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
Tree Present: | Yes | |
Number of Trees: | 16 | |
Area Covered: | 100 metres | |
Group of Tree Type: | Amenity Planting |
Date | Observer | Action |
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05 Jul 2023 | Lloyd, M. |
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Preview | Credit | Date |
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Michael Lloyd | 05 Jul 2023 |
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Michael Lloyd | 05 Jul 2023 |
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Bayleys Real Estate | 06 Aug 2009 |
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Whites Aviation | 01 Aug 1949 |