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Tree Information x

Identifier: BPR/0524
Historical Reg No: 308
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Hart, R.W, Ecroyd, C.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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The tree is at the end of Matahiwi Road and is 13kms. from Judea. 'An outstanding specimen on a waterfront reserve and has landmark status' (Hart & Ecroyd 1993).
As at July 2012 the tree has sustained considerable damage to the canopy over the road (Pers. comm. Smillie, M. 2012)
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Single Tree Details

Genus: Eucalyptus
Species: viminalis
Common names: Manna gum, ribbon gum, white gum
Height: 17.50m
Height measurement method: Trimble LaserAce 1000
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 1020 cm
Girth measurement height: 0.7 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 324.7 cm
Crown Spread A: 21.10m
Crown Spread B: 25.30m
Avg. Crown Spread: 23.20m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: Despite the previous decline and subsequent removal of several leaders the remaining growth is surprisingly healthy (Jan 2013)
Tree Form Type: Fusion
Number of Trunks: 2
Tree Form Comments: Two stems appear to be fused near ground level.
Champion Tree Score: 0
Local Protection Status: Unknown
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 165

Observations

Date Observer Action
03 Jan 2013 Sale, P.O.
01 Jan 1993 Hart RW, Ecroyd C

Location

Lat/Long: -37.659787584211415 / 176.05045795440674
Location Name: Waitui Reserve
Address: Matahiwi Road
Suburb: Te Puna
City/Town: Tauranga
Region: Bay of Plenty - Central Plateau
Location Description: Located in the narrow reserve between the road and the estuary.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Tauranga City Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Philip Sale 03 Jan 2013
Philip Sale 03 Jan 2013
Philip Sale 03 Jan 2013
Philip Sale 25 Sep 2007
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