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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MR/0333 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 172 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Elwood-Smith A, Soper B |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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The eastern of two trees located in Nelson Square. Both tree are thought to have been planted in the 1860's (Elwood-Smith 1983).
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Sequoiadendron | |
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| Species: | giganteum | |
| Common names: | giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia | |
| Height: | 32.80m | |
| Height measurement method: | Nikon Forestry Pro | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 893 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 284.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 23.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 19.50m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 21.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1865 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 159 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Some wounding to the base. In good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Starting to shed lower limbs. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 477 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 13 Jan 2021 | Brochner, O.H.L & Barker, K. P. | |
| 12 Feb 2012 | Cadwallader, B.G. | |
| 01 Jan 1988 | Elwood-Smith A, Soper B |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Marlborough District Council | 15 Apr 2015 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 12 Feb 2012 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 12 Feb 2012 |