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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | NNR/0775 |
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| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Cadwallader, B.G. |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree/s – Local interest |
| General Notes: |
This large old elm tree in ANZAC Park is recorded (incorrectly) in early archives as an American elm. The tree is the largest of (formerly) two trees at this site that were thought to be the only American elms in New Zealand (Leigh & Jolliffe 1969). The tree was subsequently noted in Burstall & Sale's 1984 book 'Great Trees of New Zealand' as being 'believed to be the only large tree of this species in New Zealand (Cadwallader, B.G., 2010).
Ref: Leigh, D.H. & Jolliffe, W.H. 1969. A Working List of Notable and Historic Trees of the Nelson Province. Note: 6.10.10 formal identification of fruit ruled out U. americana (CHR 610055) and confirmation of I.D is pending supply of leaf material. 18.2.13 leaves confirmed as U. xhollandica (CHR 624263). A large crack developed in the lower stem and the tree has been removed Split tree sparks concern. Nelson Mail 2 Feb 2013. |
Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Ulmus | |
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| Species: | x hollandica | |
| Common names: | elm, | |
| Height: | 24.20m | |
| Height measurement method: | Laser Nikon Forestry 550 | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 489.6 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.2 m | |
| Girth Comments: | taken at 1.2 because of low branching. | |
| Diameter: | 155.8 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 31.50m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 28.40m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 29.95m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
c1912 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 112 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | In good health, some mechanical wounding at base (Oct 2010). | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | A broad spreading tree with end-weight issues & separation in canopy. Old disused steel hardware present. 'Cobra' & other bracing installed in mid-canopy. Propagating crack in lower stem (Oct 2010). | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 297 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Yes | |
| Tree Present: | No | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 05 Oct 2010 | Cadwallader, B.G. |
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Brad Cadwallader | 05 Oct 2010 |