Identifier: | WTR/2014 |
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Tree Type: | Single |
Registered By: | Lloyd, M. and Brown, M. |
Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
General Notes:
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There are taller macrocarpas in the Wellington region, but this at first unassuming looking specimen deserves attention for its notable girth. At just over 11 metres its circumference puts it amongst other entries in the New Zealand Tree Register with planting dates between 1870 to 1890. It is found in the grounds of Belmont Primary School - see photo [1] - which was opened in 1965. Hutt City Council aerial photos from 1941 show the macrocarpa as part of a short shelter belt next to the original homestead. The homestead made way for the school buildings but for some reason this macrocarpa was retained in the school grounds (there is a smaller, younger one next to it). Given its size, an estimated planting date of 1890 looks reasonable. The tree is in very good condition, and as the photo shows it is much wider than tall. The fact that large and higher branches have been pruned-off may have contributed to its notable stoutness [Lloyd, M., 2024].
References [1] Belmont: aerial view. 1978. Hutt City Libraries, Ref 50; BRN 412838 |
Genus: | Cupressus | |
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Species: | macrocarpa | |
Common names: | macrocarpa, Monterey cypress | |
Height: | 25.00m | |
Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
Height Comments: | (none) | |
Girth: | 1105 cm | |
Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
Girth Comments: | Single trunk, branches considerably higher up | |
Diameter: | 351.7 cm | |
Crown Spread A: | 35.00m | |
Crown Spread B: | 30.00m | |
Avg. Crown Spread: | 32.50m | |
Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1890 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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Current Age: | 134 years | |
Tree Health Description: | Excellent | |
Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
Tree Form Comments: | Very stout trunk, wide spread to crown but not sparse in growth | |
Champion Tree Score: | 544 | |
Local Protection Status: | No | |
Tree Present: | Yes | |
STEM Score: | 0 |
Date | Observer | Action |
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20 Oct 2024 | Lloyd, M. and Brown, M. |
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Preview | Credit | Date |
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Michael Lloyd | 20 Oct 2024 | |
Michael Lloyd | 20 Oct 2024 | |
Michael Lloyd | 20 Oct 2024 | |
Hutt City Libraries | 29 Oct 1978 |