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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WKR/0594 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 351c |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cook, S.F. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This is the third of five trees in this group of maximum height 31.5m. and known as the 'Rest and Be Thankful' macrocarpas.'These trees were planted in or around 1891 by Sophia Thornton on the establishment of her homestead at Maungakawa. This corner was also used as a resting place for horses and humans possibly in the development of the farm' (Cook 1996). Simon Cook has lodged copious notes and records which are held with the Registration RNZIH no.351a to e.
As at July 2012 one of the trees in the group appears to have been removed (Pers. comm. Smillie, M. 2012) Ref:Click here to go to Google Maps |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Cupressus | |
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| Species: | macrocarpa | |
| Common names: | macrocarpa, Monterey cypress | |
| Given Name: | 'Rest and Be Thankful' macrocarpas | |
| Height: | 33.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 1249 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1 m | |
| Girth Comments: | Taken at 1m to avoid low branching | |
| Diameter: | 397.6 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 27.70m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 27.70m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 27.70m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1891 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 133 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | Appears in good health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Made up of a number of large upright stems that develop at 4m. Now very one-sided with loss of adjoining tree | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 625 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Unknown | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 11 Aug 2014 | Smillie, M. | |
| 16 Nov 1996 | Cook, S.F. |
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Matt Smillie | 11 Aug 2014 |
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Matt Smillie | 11 Aug 2014 |