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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/G2012 |
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| Tree Type: | Group |
| Registered By: | Lloyd, M. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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Although 200 metres separates the two parts of this group of Phoenix palms, since both are notable St Heliers Bay landmarks they are best treated as one group. Six flank the St Heliers Beach Bathing Sheds, a heritage protected building, in the middle of the Bay. The other three are in a triangular road reserve on Long Drive, just above the western end of the beach. The trio afford a great sight with Rangitoto Island in the background (see photo). The 1959 historic photo [1] shows the view from the Bathing Sheds across to the trio at Long Drive, clearly suggesting a planting date of circa 1935 is reasonable. This is consistent with other plantings of Phoenix palms along Tamaki Drive in Kohimarama and Mission Bay (Lloyd, M., 2024).
1. St Heliers Bay beach, 1959, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 580-03893 |
Group Details
| 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 1935 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 89 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | very good, well tended | |
| Local Protection Status: | No | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| Number of Trees: | 9 | |
| Area Covered: | 50 metres | |
| Group of Tree Type: | Amenity Planting |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 17 Oct 2024 | Lloyd, M. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Michael Lloyd | 12 Oct 2024 |
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Michael Lloyd | 12 Oct 2024 |
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Michael Lloyd | 12 Oct 2024 |
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Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections | 17 Oct 1959 |