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Tree Information x

Identifier: AR/0736
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree – National interest
General Notes:


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An outstanding specimen and of equitable form to one located at Dilworth School , a short distance away (see tree AR/0735). The Diocesan tree is thought to be linked to the same history of the Dilworth tree (Cadwallader, B.G. 2010).

Single Tree Details

Genus: Agathis
Species: robusta
Common names: south Queensland kauri, Queensland kauri, tennis ball tree
Height: 30.00m
Height measurement method: Clinometer
Height Comments: taken at 40m. A difficult tree to clearly sight the top.
Girth: 527 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 167.7 cm
Crown Spread A: 23.00m
Crown Spread B: 30.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 26.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date: c1848
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: 176 years
Tree Health Description: In very fine health. March 2010.
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: A clear lower stem and wide spreading symetrical canopy. A cobra support system has been placed in the tree in a manner that suggests that it is a precautionary measure to 'catch' any possible limb failures.
Champion Tree Score: 328
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
27 Mar 2010 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -36.880320032894616 / 174.77975070476532
Location Name: Diocesan School for Girls
Address: Margot Street
Suburb: Epsom
City/Town: Auckland
Region: Auckland
Location Description: Located behind the science laboritories near the common boundary with Dilworth School.
Public Accessibility: School/University
Local Authority: Auckland Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
Brad Cadwallader 27 Mar 2010
Brad Cadwallader 27 Mar 2010
Brad Cadwallader 27 Mar 2010
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