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Tree Information x

Identifier: WGR/0489
Historical Reg No: 278
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Fielding A
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
Significant dimensions and historic associations (Fielding 1992).
A fine tree well sited near the entrance gate to the main bush walk (Burstall 1973).
Reference. Burstall SW. FM Report no.19.1973; p.40. Burstall SW & Sale EV. 'Great Trees of New Zealand' 1984; p.261.

Single Tree Details

Genus: Dacrydium
Species: cupressinum
Common names: rimu, red pine
Height: 37.40m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 550 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: Basal flare reduces at around 2 m
Diameter: 175.1 cm
Crown Spread A: 20.00m
Crown Spread B: 23.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 21.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: (none)
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: (none)
Champion Tree Score: 357
Local Protection Status: Unknown
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
24 Dec 2016 Smillie, M.J.
01 Jan 1992 Fielding A

Location

Lat/Long: -39.79788557726564 / 174.92931866270442
Location Name: Bushy Park
Address: Rangitatau East Road
Suburb: Kai Iwi
City/Town: Wanganui
Region: Wanganui
Location Description: Near the entrance gate to the main bush walk off the lower paddock.
Public Accessibility: Trust Administered Park/Garden
Local Authority: Wanganui District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Matt Smillie 24 Dec 2016
Matt Smillie 24 Dec 2016
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