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Tree Information x
| Identifier: | WTR/0009 |
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| Historical Reg No: | 009 |
| Tree Type: | Single |
| Registered By: | Mole RH |
| Registration Category: | Notable tree – National interest |
| General Notes: |
'The only pendulous form of Sophora japonica (now renamed Styphnolobium) known in New Zealand. A Sophora japonica was recorded in 1896, but no mention was made of the species 'pendula'. Burstall 1974. 'It was planted by Thomas Mason, an early settler and horticulturist, in his garden called "The Gums". This garden included many other trees imported from around the world. The garden was established when Pito-one (Petone) was the major British settlement in the early days of the region. The Mason estate was subdivided but many trees still remain as evidence of the garden'. Mole 1979. Reference. Burstall SW. FM. Report no. 20. 1974; p.41. Burstall SW. & Sale EV. 'Great Trees of New Zealand' 1984; p.74.
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Single Tree Details
| Genus: | Styphnolobium | |
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| Species: | japonicum 'Pendula' | |
| Common names: | weeping pagoda tree, | |
| Height: | 4.00m | |
| Height measurement method: | Tape Drop | |
| Height Comments: | (none) | |
| Girth: | 106 cm | |
| Girth measurement height: | 1.4 m | |
| Girth Comments: | (none) | |
| Diameter: | 33.7 cm | |
| Crown Spread A: | 7.00m | |
| Crown Spread B: | 7.00m | |
| Avg. Crown Spread: | 7.00m | |
| Actual Planting Date: | actual date not specified | |
| Approx. Planting Date: |
circa 1850 e.g. circa. 1860 |
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| Current Age: | 175 years | |
| Tree Health Description: | (none) | |
| Tree Form Type: | Single Trunk | |
| Number of Trunks: | 1 | |
| Tree Form Comments: | (none) | |
| Champion Tree Score: | 61 | |
| Local Protection Status: | Unknown | |
| Tree Present: | Yes | |
| STEM Score: | 0 |
Observations
| Date | Observer | Action |
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| 01 Jan 1979 | Mole RH |
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