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Tree Information x

Identifier: BPR/1981
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Barker, K. P. & Brochner, O.H.L.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Very large old oak tree found in the grounds of Tauranga Boys' High School near the Marae and Science Block. The college has many fine trees including 3 tall hoop pines, redwoods and an avenue of totara trees which commemorate WW2 soldiers (Barker, K. P., 2024).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Quercus
Species: robur
Common names: English oak, common oak, oak
Given Name: English Oak.
Height: 18.30m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 549 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 174.8 cm
Crown Spread A: 30.40m
Crown Spread B: 26.20m
Avg. Crown Spread: 28.30m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: 1880
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 144 years
Tree Health Description: Tree in good health
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 299
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
13 Aug 2024 Barker, K. P. & Brochner, O.H.L.

Location

Lat/Long: -37.70269753931521 / 176.15870840345767
Location Name: Tauranga
Address: 664 Cameron Street Tauranga South 3112
Suburb: Tauranga
City/Town: Tauranga
Region: Bay of Plenty - Central Plateau
Location Description: Tree in the grounds of Tauranga Boys High School
Public Accessibility: School/University
Local Authority: Tauranga City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Kevin Barker 13 Aug 2024
Kevin Barker 13 Aug 2024
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