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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WCR/1970 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes:
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Winner of the NZ Tree of the Year 2024
With its twin trunks stretched as if they are mid-stride – and wearing high heels! – across the West Coast, near the Karamea Cemetery, is The Walking Tree. With an appearance like one of Tolkien’s sentient, tree-like Ents, it’s easy to see how The Walking Tree got its name. There is no public access to the tree but it can be viewed from Oparara Road or the Karamea Cemetery (NZNTT, 2024). Reference www.treeoftheyear.co.nz accessed 18 May 2024, The Walking Tree finalist profile. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Metrosideros | |
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| Species: | robusta | |
| Common names: | northern rata, | |
| Given Name: | The Walking Tree | |
| Height: | 25.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
| Height Comments: | Scaled from image based on height of arch being 4.3m | |
| Girth: | 232.4 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 2 m | |
| Girth Comments: | diameter of Right leg 74cm, scaled from image at 2m | |
| Diameter: | 74 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 9.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 13.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 11.25m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | not known years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Appears to be under some pressure | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 2 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | It appears that the original host tree has fallen against another tree many years ago, and a second descending vertical root has formed. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 18 May 2024 | Cadwallader, B.G. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Garth R. Andrews - Instagram | 02 Jun 2023 |
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Chris Mathieson Photography LPSNZ, Emma & Phil Shear on their wedding day. | 09 Feb 2013 |