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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | OR/0742 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Glenn, D |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
The tallest of two giant sequoia at Mount Stuart Recreation Reserve. The information panel says that the area has been a popular picnic spot since the 1890's. The trees are part of the original old homestead garden adjacent to the reserve. The other tree, nearer the road, is much larger in girth OR/0794.
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Sequoiadendron | |
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| Species: | giganteum | |
| Common names: | giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia | |
| Height: | 50.60m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 915 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 291.3 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 15.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 18.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 16.50m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
1850 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 174 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | The top of the tree has died back and may be a result of the mower mechanical wounding to the base. | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | A tree drawn up by the close proximity of other trees. | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 540 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 07 Jun 2010 | Glenn D |
Location
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Images
| Preview | Credit | Date |
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BGC | 01 Apr 2011 |
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BGC | 01 Apr 2011 |
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BGC | 01 Apr 2011 |