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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MR/0414 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 312b |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Elwood-Smith, A. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
The second of two giant sequoia framing the homestead of the Maher Family. Many species are planted in front of the homestead and give a well balanced view looking up from the Nelson Highway SH.6 (Elwood-Smith, A. 1991).
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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: | 28.80m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 460 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Ivy on stem | |
| Diameter: | 146.4 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 11.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 11.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 11.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | 1912 | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 113 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Appears in good health although ivy becoming established. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 285 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 16 Apr 2015 | Cadwallader, B.G. | |
| 01 Jan 1991 | Elwood-Smith A |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Marlborough District Council (BGC) | 16 Apr 2015 |
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Marlborough District Council (BGC) | 16 Apr 2015 |