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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/0304 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 164 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Donaldson, G.R. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
A massive old oak in the rear of the property (Donaldson 1988).
The kauri-constructed Ewelme Cottage has a link with the Anglican community in Auckland, the dwelling was designed and built for the Reverend Vicesimus Lush (1817-1882) and his wife Blanche in 1863-64 (Heritage New Zealand). 'The property has now been purchased for preservation by the Auckland City Council. There are many good exotic and indigenous trees at the back of this old home (Burstall 1971). Reference. Burstall SW. FM. Report no.16. 1971; p.45. The tree fell in calm in conditions on the morning of 27 August, 2011 (Email, Collett, G. 2014). |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | robur | |
| Common names: | English oak, common oak, oak | |
| Height: | 17.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Estimated | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 530 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.8 m | |
| Girth Comments: | At the narrowest below 1.4m | |
| Diameter: | 168.7 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 27.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 23.20m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 25.35m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1866 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 158 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | At the time of last measurement the tree appeared in good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 285 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | No | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 20 Apr 2011 | Collett, G. | |
| 01 Jan 1988 | Donaldson GR |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Gerald Collett | 27 Aug 2011 |
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Gerald Collett | 27 Aug 2011 |
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Gerald Collett | 20 Apr 2011 |
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Gerald Collett | 20 Apr 2011 |