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Tree Information x

Identifier: COR/0676
Historical Reg No: 414
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Wilcox, B.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:
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
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
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
23 May 2025 Cadwallader, B.G.
12 Nov 2004 Wilcox, B.

Location

Lat/Long: -37.045706714319245 / 175.52063584327698
Location Name: Te Puru Domain
Address: West Crescent
Suburb: Te Puru
City/Town: Thames
Region: Coromandel
Location Description: On the eastern side of the reserve.
Public Accessibility: Local Council Park
Local Authority: Thames-Coromandel District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 23 May 2025
Murray Dawson 30 Jul 2019
Whites Aviation Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library WA-76719-F 24 Feb 1983
Whites Aviation Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library WA-24885-G 19 Jun 1950
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