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Tree Information x

Identifier: AR/1996
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: J W Morrison
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
This tree is the 1st of 2 rare examples of large mature Kahikatea in the east Auckland region. It stands at the bottom of a valley in a small flat area next to a stream and steep cliffs. This Beauty is about 35 metres tall and has been measured at just under 5 metres in circumference Its counterpart about 15 metres away was probably as tall but snapped at the top but is much more impressive at the base (Morrison, J.W.)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Dacrycarpus
Species: dacrydioides
Common names: kahikatea, white pine
Height: 35.00m
Height measurement method: Estimated
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 496 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.5 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 157.9 cm
Crown Spread A: 10.00m
Crown Spread B: 15.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 12.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Large tree with a nice crown. Like many old kahikatea it’s showing signs of hollowness at the base.
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 320
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
02 Sep 2024 Morrison, J. W.

Location

Lat/Long: -37.06453269641875 / 175.0935392379761
Location Name: Hungary Falls Reserve
Address: Cossey Access Road
Suburb: Hunua
City/Town: Auckland
Region: Auckland
Location Description: Although the track does pass near the tree about 5 metres away it’s about a 15 metre descend as such access is via the stream about 50 metres back
Public Accessibility: Department of Conservation
Local Authority: Auckland Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Jack Morrison 04 Sep 2024
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