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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | COR/0676 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 414 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Wilcox, B. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes:
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This giant pōhutukawa is situated in the Te Puru Domain, approximately 20 minutes north of Thames. It is remarkable for it's huge canopy spread.
The tree is in excellent condition and is situated in a suitable environment where it will inevitably grow larger. It will benefit from wooden framing constructed around the perimeter to prevent root disturbance'. Wilcox 2004. Ref. The Four seasons Edition no.15 2004 Waikato Institute of Technology Publication. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Metrosideros | |
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| Species: | excelsa | |
| Common names: | pōhutukawa, | |
| Given Name: | The Mother Tree | |
| Height: | 16.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 937 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 0.1 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 298.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 83.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 34.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 58.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1700 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 325 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In excellent health | |
| Tree Form Type: | Multi-trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | Whilst the tree has numerous aerial roots it appears to have one main stem. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 469 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 186 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 23 May 2025 | Cadwallader, B.G. | |
| 12 Nov 2004 | Wilcox, B. |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 23 May 2025 |
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Murray Dawson | 30 Jul 2019 |
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Whites Aviation Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library WA-76719-F | 24 Feb 1983 |
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Whites Aviation Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library WA-24885-G | 19 Jun 1950 |