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Tree Information x

Identifier: SR/0797
Tree Type: Single
Registered By: Cadwallader, B.G.
Registration Category: Notable tree/s – Local interest
General Notes:


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This tree is a prominent feature of the Gore landscape. A very nice single stemmed specimen that leans slightly to the east as a result of influence from the prevailing wind. At 40.4 metres it is the tallest tree in the township (Cadwallader 2011)

Single Tree Details

Genus: Sequoiadendron
Species: giganteum
Common names: giant sequoia, giant redwood, Sierra redwood, Wellingtonia
Height: 40.40m
Height measurement method: Laser Nikon Forestry 550
Height Comments: (none)
Girth: 1060 cm
Girth measurement height: 1.4 m
Girth Comments: (none)
Diameter: 337.4 cm
Crown Spread A: 20.00m
Crown Spread B: 19.00m
Avg. Crown Spread: 19.50m
Actual Planting Date: actual date not specified
Approx. Planting Date:
e.g. circa. 1860
Current Age: not known years
Tree Health Description: In very good health (April 2011)
Tree Form Type: Single Trunk
Number of Trunks: 1
Tree Form Comments: Low branching. The tree leans slightly to the east.
Champion Tree Score: 566
Local Protection Status: Yes
Tree Present: Yes
STEM Score: 0

Observations

Date Observer Action
10 Apr 2011 Cadwallader, B.G.

Location

Lat/Long: -46.098300414698365 / 168.93688827753067
Location Name:
Address: Cnr of Devon & Vogel Streets
Suburb:
City/Town: Gore
Region: Southland
Location Description: At the edge of the footpath.
Public Accessibility: Road Reserve
Local Authority: Gore District Council

Images

Preview Credit Date
BGC 01 Apr 2011
BGC 01 Apr 2011
BGC 01 Apr 2011
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