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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/G2023
Tree Type: Group
Registered By: Lloyd, M.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Ground for Ashburton Domain and Gardens was set aside in 1853 and planting of diverse exotics began in large scale from the 1870s [1]. This was a time when Sequoiadendron giganteum was a famed tree, and Canterbury and Otago in particular have strong representation of the tree in large homesteads and parks and gardens. It was generally known at the time as Wellingtonia. There is no information available on the exact year of planting, however an Ashburton Guardian article of 1923 describes them as 40 foot tall ‘monsters’ [2]. This and their current size – a circumference of 740cm at 1.4m for one of the largest – suggests a planting date of circa 1885. The planting is in a T pattern, with 12 across the top and 8 in a double avenue interspersed with other trees. As the photos show they are in excellent health, prospering in the Ashburton climate. The domain and gardens are a well-known feature of Ashburton, located very centrally with sports grounds also close by (Lloyd, M., 2024).

References
1. Ashburton District Council, 2013, Ashburton Domain and Gardens: Reserve Management Plan. (available online)
2. ‘Ashburton’s Domain’, Ashburton Guardian, 3 November, 1923, p. 7

Group Details

Group Type: Single species
Feature Tree Genus: Sequoiadendron
Feature Tree Species: giganteum
Feature Tree Common Names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
QE II Covenanted: No
NZ Indigenous Bush type: Default Value
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: circa 1885
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 140 years
Tree Health Description: excellent, branched mostly to the ground
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
Number of Trees: 20
Area Covered: 400 metres
Group of Tree Type: Amenity Planting

Observations

Date Observer Action
21 Nov 2024 Lloyd, M.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.89488674160049 / 171.7514437735081
Location Name: Ashburton Domain and Gardens
Address: Walnut Ave, off West St (State Highway 1)
Suburb:
City/Town: Ashburton
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: From the centre of the domain, running out to Walnut Ave
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Ashburton District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Michael Lloyd 21 Nov 2024
Michael Lloyd 21 Nov 2024
Michael Lloyd 21 Nov 2024
Michael Lloyd 21 Nov 2024
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