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Tree Information x

Identifier: CR/2067
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Mason, E.G. & Mead, D.J.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Among several large giant sequoias at Mt Peel Station (Mason, E.G. & Mead, D.J., 2025).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 52.20m
Height measurement method: Nikon Forestry Pro
Height Comments: Height measured with a Haglof EC2D/Bosch 100-25 C.
Girth: 775 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: 1.4 m above the highest ground level at the base.
Diameter: 246.7 cm
Crown Spread A: 13.00m
Crown Spread B: 12.80m
Avg. Crown Spread: 12.90m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Healthy
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Well-formed
Champion Tree Score: 487
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: -43.83937197414422 / 171.2493964723873
Location Name: Mt Peel Station
Address: 775 Rangitata Gorge Rd
Suburb:
City/Town: Mt Peel
Region: Canterbury
Location Description: Just across the bridge over the stream.
Public Accessibility: Private-Garden
Local Authority: Timaru District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Euan Mason 01 Apr 2025
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