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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | AR/0735 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes: |
This tree was profiled as feature tree 14 in the 1984 book 'Great Trees of New Zealand'. Whilst the tree was given the status of 'best tree', it is of equitable size to another a short distance away in the grounds of the Diocesan School for Girls (see tree AR/0736). Both trees are thought to be associated with James Dilworth who arrived in New Zealand in 1841 and saw his final years out in this area. He held an impressive record of public service and is said to have been fond of trees. This tree and the school, which he bequeathed to become a school for boys, are a fitting testimony to his endevour and foresight (Cadwallader, B.G. 2010).
References: Burstall and Sale (1984) Great Trees of New Zealand, pp 44 & 45. Read the biography of James Dilworth on Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Agathis | |
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| Species: | robusta | |
| Common names: | south Queensland kauri, Queensland kauri, tennis ball tree | |
| Height: | 30.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Clinometer | |
| Height Comments: | Taken at 40m | |
| Girth: | 535 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 170.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 24.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 28.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 26.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1848 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 176 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | The tree is in very good health. March, 2010. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | An open grown specimen with a clean stem to approx 15m. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 330 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 27 Mar 2010 | Cadwallader, BG |
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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Brad Cadwallader | 27 Mar 2010 |
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Brad Cadwallader | 27 Mar 2010 |