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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | MR/0583 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 340 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Ballinger, R,J. & James, D.R. |
| Registration Category: | Historic tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
The second of two trees planted in the Marlborough High School grounds on the 4th July 1902 to celebrate the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra by the youngest pupil Myrtle Small on the girl's side of the college (Ballinger & James 1999). See record MR/0585 to view the King Edward VII Oak.
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Quercus | |
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| Species: | robur | |
| Common names: | English oak, common oak, oak | |
| Given Name: | Queen Alexandra Oak | |
| Height: | 14.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 261 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 83.1 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 23.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 21.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 22.25m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1902 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 122 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | A low broad spreading tree | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 169 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 180 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 02 Aug 2014 | NZNTT | |
| 01 Jun 1999 | Ballinger R, James DR |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 02 Aug 2014 |