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Tree Information x

Identifier: WTR/0379
Historical Reg No: 222a
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Shepherd W, Duthie D
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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This registration is for two trees. This is the tallest. 'Both are of scientific interest'. Shepherd 1990.

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 29.00m
Height measurement method: Estimated
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 520 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 165.5 cm
Crown Spread A: 14.00m
Crown Spread B: 14.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 14.00m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: circa 1870
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 155 years
Tree Health Description: (none)
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 311
Local Protection Status: Unknown
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
01 Jan 1990 Shepherd W, Duthie D

Location

Lat/Long: -41.28227709322233 / 174.76559077103127
Location Name: Wellington Botanic Gardens
Address: Glenmore Street
Suburb: Thorndon
City/Town: Wellington
Region: Wellington
Location Description: Immediately above and behind duck pond
Public Accessibility: Botanic Garden
Local Authority: Wellington City Council

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