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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | OR/0055 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 051 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Struthers, N.W. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
'One of the largest and one of the most prominent trees in Dunedin' Struthers 1983. 'The largest Atlas cedar in New Zealand'. Burstall 1968. Reference. Burstall SW. FM. Report no.23. 1970; p.19. Burstall SW & Sale EV. 'Great Trees of New Zealand' 1984; p.231.
New rules categorise this tree as a multi-stem and therefore it does not qualify for champion tree status, (NZNTT 2011). |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cedrus | |
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| Species: | atlantica 'Glauca' | |
| Common names: | Atlantic blue cedar, Atlas cedar | |
| Height: | 28.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Climb & Tape Drop | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 880 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Taken at ground level and includes all stems. | |
| Diameter: | 280.1 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 30.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 30.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 30.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1870 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 154 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Some wind damage but otherwise healthy. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 5 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | 5 stems arise at or near ground level. Old pruning cuts suggest others have been removed. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 0 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 2011 | Glenn, D. | |
| 01 Jan 1981 | Struthers, N.W. | |
| 04 Dec 1968 | Burstall, S.W. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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David Glenn | 03 Dec 2011 |
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David Glenn | 03 Dec 2011 |