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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | OR/0577 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 332 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Buddingh' F. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes: |
The 'Dawson' cherry was introduced in 1860 by the Dawson family. Amongst the nursery order from a Dunedin Nursery (possibly L Matthews) was a walnut sapling. This was given to the neighbouring family in Conroys Road where the tree now stands. Buddingh' 1997. Note: Requires further research (Flook, 2001).
The tree is protected and listed on The Central Otago District Council Notable Tree Schedule. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Juglans | |
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| Species: | regia | |
| Common names: | walnut, common walnut, English walnut | |
| Height: | 20.80m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 736 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.6 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Measurement taken at the narrowest point below 1.4m | |
| Diameter: | 234.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 34.40m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 31.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 32.70m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1865 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 159 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | The tree appears in good health. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Some large limbs appear to have been lost. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 385 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2013 | Ballinger, H.M. & Cadwallader, B.G. | |
| 01 Jan 1997 | Buddingh' F |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 29 Oct 2013 |
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Helen Ballinger | 29 Oct 2013 |