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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2065
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Mason, E.G. & Mead, D.J.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Among the tallest Douglas firs in the Acland estate at Mt Peel Station (Mason, E.G. & Mead, D.J., 2025)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Pseudotsuga
Species: menziesii
Common names: Douglas fir,
Height: 54.70m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: Height estimated with a Haglof EC2D/Bosch 100 25-C, then compared with the Nikon.
Girth: 554 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: 1.4 m above highest ground point at the base
Diameter: 176.3 cm
Crown Spread A: 16.10m
Crown Spread B: 15.20m
Avg. Crown Spread: 15.65m
Actual Planting Date: 1859
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 166 years
Tree Health Description: Healthy
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Well-formed.
Champion Tree Score: 410
Local Protection Status: No
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
01 Apr 2025 Mason, E.G. & Mead, D.J.

Location

Lat/Long: -43.83919 / 171.24980
Location Name: Acland Estate
Address: Rangitata Gorge Rd
Suburb:
City/Town: Mt Peel
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Down a small path, across the stream then just across the driveway.
Public Accessibility: Private-Garden
Local Authority: Timaru District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Euan Mason 01 Apr 2025
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