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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MR/0365 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 208 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Elwood-Smith A |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree – National interest |
| General Notes:
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This magnificent specimen was removed in October 2020 following the failure of a significant portion of the canopy (NZNTT, 2020).
A very significant tree covering a large area. This oak was planted on the 10 May 1920 by HRH The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) during his visit to Blenheim. This fine oak never fails to impress visitors to Seymour Square (Elwood-Smith 1990). Ref. Burstall NZ Forest Mensuration report no.21 p17. NEEDY TO BENEFIT FROM FALLING BRANCH - The Marlborough Express. 21 December, 2010 Click to read article |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | palustris | |
| Common names: | pin oak, swamp oak | |
| Height: | 20.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 431 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 137.2 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 30.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 30.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 30.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | May 1920 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 104 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | A very healthy canopy. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Recently thinned out and cobra installed. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 262 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 26 Jun 2015 | Cadwallader, B.G. | |
| 26 Nov 2009 | Cadwallader B.G. | |
| 01 Jan 1990 | Elwood-Smith A |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 26 Jun 2015 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 26 Jun 2015 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 22 Nov 2009 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 22 Nov 2009 |